08/24/2026
CPT code 98985 is one of the most useful additions in the 2026 RTM update. It recognizes a clinical reality: RTM doesn't have to be a daily, all-month commitment to be valuable.
Now clinics can bill for 2 to 15 monitored days in a 30-day period, opening a clear billing pathway for short episodes of care, acute injury recovery, late-stage rehab, and tapering programs. That means you can design RTM programs around clinical need rather than around the 16-day threshold.
This article breaks down what counts as a monitored day, how 98985 pairs with the other RTM codes, and the documentation that keeps claims audit-ready: https://hubs.li/Q04sB4Fz0