Lexology January 9, 2024
Introduction on Final Rule
On November 23, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule for payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2024 (Final Rule). This Final Rule contained, in relevant part, important clarifications on previous CMS guidance, as well as new policies regarding billing for remote monitoring services. Providers offering remote monitoring services in calendar year 2024, or those who are interested in providing remote monitoring services, should familiarize themselves with current CMS policies and guidance on this topic.
Background
As noted in the Final Rule, CMS has established two code families for remote monitoring services: remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapy monitoring (RTM). RPM services were approved by...