Monitor patients' physiological data remotely using connected devices. Track blood pressure, glucose, weight, and oxygen levels for proactive chronic disease management.
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a Medicare program that enables healthcare providers to monitor patients' physiological data outside of traditional clinical settings using connected medical devices. RPM allows practices to track vital signs like blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, and oxygen saturation in real-time, enabling proactive intervention before conditions worsen.
For practices managing patients with chronic conditions, RPM transforms care delivery from reactive to proactive. Instead of waiting for patients to report symptoms or present with complications, care teams can identify concerning trends early and intervene appropriately.
Clinical impact: Studies show that RPM programs can reduce hospital readmissions by up to 50% for conditions like heart failure and COPD, while significantly improving blood pressure and glucose control in hypertensive and diabetic patients.
CareStream provides and manages a complete ecosystem of FDA-cleared, cellular and Bluetooth-enabled monitoring devices:
RPM is particularly effective for patients with conditions that require regular physiological monitoring:
CareStream manages the entire RPM workflow from device deployment to clinical escalation:
We analyze your EHR to identify patients who would benefit from RPM.
Cellular-enabled devices shipped directly to patients with simple setup instructions.
Phone and SMS-based support to ensure patients can use devices correctly.
Automatic transmission of readings to our platform, with no patient action required.
AI-powered analysis to identify concerning trends and outliers in the data.
Immediate alerts for critical readings, queued reviews for non-urgent issues.
Automatic documentation of all readings and interventions in compliant format.
Compliant claim generation when billing thresholds are met.
RPM services are billed using the following CPT codes:
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CPT 99453 | Initial setup and patient education on device use (one-time) |
| CPT 99454 | Device supply and daily recording/transmission (monthly, requires 16+ days of data) |
| CPT 99457 | First 20 minutes of treatment management services per calendar month |
| CPT 99458 | Each additional 20 minutes of treatment management services |
Stacking opportunity: RPM can be billed alongside CCM or APCM for the same patient, maximizing revenue while providing comprehensive chronic disease management.
To bill for RPM services, the following requirements must be met:
Many practices struggle with RPM because of device logistics, patient adherence, and data management. CareStream eliminates these barriers:
We handle all device procurement, shipping, and replacement.
Devices transmit automatically, with no smartphone or WiFi required.
Automated reminders and coaching to keep patients engaged.
AI filters noise so your team only sees clinically meaningful data.
We track transmission days and billable time automatically.
Proactive care management through connected devices, without the device logistics or compliance complexity.
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