Solo physical and occupational therapists find the new 2026 RTM codes difficult to implement due to lack of a tracking system for the 10-minute threshold and excessive admin work.

Current EHR or practice management systems do not have a built-in timer or tracking feature to monitor the 10-minute threshold required for RTM code 98979, and the manual admin work to track time is too burdensome for solo practitioners.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 7, 2026

Workarounds Described

No tracking system for the 10-min threshold
Too much admin work to make it worth it

Implied Software Gaps

Automatic timer and threshold alert for RTM time tracking
Simplified billing log generation with minimal manual entry

App Concept

RTM Timer Pro

A mobile and web app that automatically tracks time spent on remote therapeutic monitoring tasks, alerts users when the 10-minute threshold is met, and generates billing-ready logs for CPT 98979 and other RTM codes. Integrates with popular EHRs to reduce admin work.

Key Features

One-tap timer for RTM tasks with automatic 10-minute threshold alerts
Billing log export with CPT code mapping
EHR integration via API for automatic note generation
Dashboard summarizing monthly RTM billing opportunities

Target Users: Solo or small-practice physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other rehab professionals in the US who bill Medicare for RTM codes.

Revenue Model: $19/mo per practitioner subscription, with a free tier limited to 5 sessions/month

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