Compliance Question of the Week – Respiratory

Respiratory Question for the Week of February 5, 2024

A patient undergoes remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) for weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and respiratory flow rates using a medical device that meets the FDA’s definition. The collected and transmitted data are digitally transmitted, and the service is ordered by a physician. The patient receives education on using the device, and the device is supplied for daily recording or programmed alert transmissions. The monitoring duration is over 30 days. Which codes should be reported in 2024 for this remote physiologic monitoring service, and are there any specific conditions or limitations associated with reporting these codes?

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