CPT 98985 in 2026 | RTM MSK Device Supply 2 to 15 Days | Orva

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

CPT 98985 in 2026: MSK device supply for 2 to 15 days

Use 98985 to report RTM device supply for musculoskeletal monitoring when a patient generates at least 2 days, but fewer than 16 days, within a 30-day period.

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Quick facts

Updated for 2026
Use caseMSK RTM device supply for 2 to 15 monitoring days in a 30-day period
Minimum thresholdAt least 2 monitoring days in the period
FrequencyOnce per 30-day period when requirements are met
PairingTypically follows 98975 (set-up) and alternates with 98977 based on the day count

Selection rule

2 to 15 daysChoose 98985
16 to 30 daysChoose 98977
0 to 1 dayDo not bill a device supply code for the period

Document the 30-day start and end dates so the day count is easy to audit.

Always confirm payer and MAC guidance for your state, setting, billing entity, and patient plan.

What you need

  • An RTM system used for musculoskeletal therapeutic monitoring
  • A defined 30-day monitoring period with clear dates
  • At least 2 distinct days in the period with qualifying monitoring activity
  • The correct code selection based on the final day count for the period

A clean workflow is to let the month run, then bill based on the final report for that 30-day window.

Documentation checklist

  • RTM system used and MSK purpose tied to the plan of care
  • The 30-day period start date and end date
  • A report showing the distinct monitoring days in the period
  • Rendering clinician and any modifiers used when applicable

Make the day count obvious. If an auditor cannot quickly confirm dates and days, you increase denial risk.

How 98985 fits with other RTM codes

98975

Starts the episode. One-time set-up and patient or caregiver education.

98977

Same category as 98985, used when the monitoring day count is 16 to 30 for the 30-day period.

98979

Management time code for a shorter monthly time threshold. Used when requirements are met for the month.

98980

Management time code for a higher monthly time threshold. Used when requirements are met for the month.

98981

Add-on management time reported after 98980 in the same month when requirements are met.

RTM guide

End-to-end workflow, including enrollment, documentation, and billing best practices.

98985 is a device supply code driven by the day count in a 30-day monitoring period. Management codes capture separate clinical work when applicable.

Common scenarios

Light engagement in month one

A patient is enrolled and generates 6 distinct monitoring days in the first 30-day period. Bill 98985 for that period when your documentation supports the dates and day count.

Improving engagement over time

Month one ends at 10 monitoring days, so 98985 fits. Month two ends at 18 monitoring days, so 98977 fits for the next 30-day period.

Not enough days

The patient only generates 1 monitoring day in the 30-day period. Do not bill a device supply code for the period. Document outreach and support steps to improve engagement.

Discharge mid-period

The patient discharges during the 30-day window. If at least 2 monitoring days occurred prior to discharge, confirm payer rules, then keep a clean period report that matches the billed dates.

Compliance note

Orva has signed the APTA Digital Transparency Pledge. Coding guidance here is educational and does not guarantee coverage or payment. Confirm payer policy and MAC guidance for your state, setting, billing entity, and patient plan.

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