Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) just got more flexible. As of January 1, 2026, two new RTM codes are officially in effect — giving clinicians more ways to get reimbursed for the care they’re already providing.

If you're using OneStep to collect meaningful data from patients in real life, these changes matter. Here's what’s new, why it’s important, and how OneStep can help.

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What’s New in 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced two new RTM codes that expand how and when providers can bill for remote monitoring and patient engagement. The goal is simple: make reimbursement more accessible for those patients with shorter term needs and reduced levels of engagement.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

98985

This code allows reimbursement when a patient provides 2 to 15 days of data within a 30 day cycle.

• Reimburses approximately $40 per month
• OneStep captures these data passively via gait recordings, background walking, ROM, assessments, and more

98979

This code reimburses for 10 to 19 minutes of clinician time spent reviewing RTM data and completing one interactive communication (like a call, video, or secure message).

• Reimburses approximately $26 per month
• A new option for occurrences below the previous 20-minute requirement (code 98980)
• Supports billing for shorter but meaningful interactions and data reviews
• Covers data analysis, treatment planning, documentation, and communication with the patient or caregiver

Together, these new codes provide additional opportunities for more frequent, accurate, and realistic reimbursements for the care you are providing.

For a complete breakdown of all current RTM codes, including reimbursement estimates and documentation requirements, download our updated resources here.

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What’s Required (And How OneStep Supports You)

RTM billing comes with specific requirements around data collection and provider involvement. OneStep was built with those workflows in mind. Our platform:

• Passively captures RTM-eligible data from real-life patient movement, using just a smartphone
• Provide the ability to document onboarding, education, and interactive communications
• Allows you to easily communicate with your patients between visits with our interactive Chat feature
• Tracks engagement and clinical progress for effortless reporting
• Generates clean, defensible documentation ready to drop into your EMR

Just a Quick Note

OneStep is not a billing service and we don’t submit claims. However, we are here to support what’s behind them. From data collection to documentation, we make it easy to meet the requirements for RTM billing and show the value of the care you're delivering.

If you have questions about the new codes or how to apply them using OneStep, our team is ready to help.

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Join Our January 28 Webinar

Want a deeper dive? Join us on January 28 for a live webinar covering:

• A walkthrough of each RTM code
• How to use OneStep to support the requirements
• Best practices for success in 2026
• Live Q&A with our clinical and product experts

Save your spot here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QuYSnhJTSBuzE15cQhNmHQ

Final Thoughts

The 2026 RTM updates aren’t just policy changes. They’re a chance to make care more connected, more measurable, and more sustainable, both clinically and financially.

At OneStep, we believe every step tells a story. Now, more of those stories are reimbursable. Let’s make them count.