CPT code 98985 covers the provision of one or more devices used for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) of the musculoskeletal system when monitoring occurs for two to 15 days in a 30-day period. As device-enabled care models expand, this code captures a common RTM supply interaction that supports remote collection of musculoskeletal function or symptom data for ongoing clinical management. Nationally, the code matters because it standardizes billing for short-interval device supply in RTM programs and affects device-enabled care adoption across payers.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of what CPT code 98985 represents, how it fits into RTM service lines, and what typical sites of service are. The publication outlines benchmarking context and common policy considerations affecting coverage and coding for RTM device supply, summarizes relevant clinical context for musculoskeletal RTM use, and identifies related codes and gaps where data were not provided. This national summary is intended to inform billing, coding, and policy stakeholders about the core purpose and scope of CPT code 98985 without state-specific detail.