Incorporating Remote Monitoring Into Your Practice
How ODs can successfully adopt remote monitoring, navigate new CPT codes, and enhance patient care while ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines.
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By
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Julie Greenbaum, editor
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June 17, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Incorporating Remote Monitoring Into Your Practice
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Remote Monitoring in Optometry |
| Key Mechanisms | Utilization of RPM and RTM for patient data collection and management. |
| Target Population | Patients requiring ongoing monitoring, such as those with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. |
| Care Setting | Optometry practices |
Key Highlights
- Understanding CMS guidelines is crucial for implementing remote monitoring.
- RPM measures objective physiological metrics; RTM gathers nonphysiological data.
- Education on device use is essential for accurate data collection.
- Connected devices must transmit at least 2 readings every 30 days.
- Remote monitoring can enhance patient management and reduce in-person visits.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Assess the appropriateness of remote monitoring for patient conditions.
Management
- Review health data from remote monitoring to inform treatment decisions.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Ensure devices are used correctly to collect accurate health data.
Risks
- Inadequate data collection may lead to insufficient treatment decisions.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with conditions requiring regular monitoring, such as glaucoma.
Use of FDA-cleared home tonometry devices for daily IOP monitoring.
Clinical Best Practices
- Educate patients on device usage and data transmission.
- Utilize appropriate CPT codes for remote monitoring services.
- Regularly review transmitted data to adjust treatment plans.
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