CTP Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which chronic condition is most frequently managed through RPM programs due to daily weight monitoring needs? → Congestive heart failure
2. What is a primary security concern specific to RPM devices and their data transmission? → Unauthorized access to transmitted patient health data through unsecured networks
3. How can rapport be built virtually? → Active listening
4. What type of consent is required before enrolling a patient in an RPM program? → Written informed consent explaining RPM benefits, risks, and data use
5. Which protocol ensures encrypted communication? → SSL/TLS
6. As part of the informed consent process for telehealth, what must a practitioner clearly explain to the patient regarding digital privacy? → That absolute confidentiality of electronic communications cannot be guaranteed.
7. Which legislation expanded Medicare telehealth originating sites to include federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs)? → Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
8. When should in-person follow-up occur? → If physical exam needed
9. What improves virtual assessments? → Instructions and cooperation
10. Which metric is most useful for evaluating the operational efficiency of a new telehealth program? → Patient no-show and cancellation rates compared to in-person visits
11. Which quality improvement framework is most commonly used to test and implement changes in telehealth programs? → PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle
12. Why obtain informed consent? → Respect autonomy
13. Which skill is vital for virtual care? → Judgment and adaptability
14. A telehealth administrator notices a high rate of patient-initiated session disconnections. What should be investigated first? → Bandwidth requirements, patient device compatibility, and platform stability
15. Which place of service (POS) code specifically designates telehealth services provided to a patient at their home? → POS 10
16. Which telehealth modality involves capturing patient data and transmitting it asynchronously to a provider for later review? → Store-and-forward
17. How does RPM support population health management goals within a health system? → By identifying high-risk patients and enabling proactive intervention before acute events
18. What is the minimum number of days of RPM data collection required within a 30-day period before billing CPT 99457? → 16 days
19. Which device is most commonly deployed for remote patient monitoring of hypertensive patients? → Blood pressure cuff
20. Which skill is unique to telehealth and not typically taught in traditional clinical training? → Performing a virtual environmental assessment of the patient's home
21. For patients with type 2 diabetes, which RPM device provides the most clinically relevant continuous metabolic data? → Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
22. Why document telehealth visits? → Legal and billing record
23. How does RPM fundamentally differ from synchronous telehealth visits? → RPM uses device-generated data reviewed independently of a real-time encounter
24. Under CMS COVID-19 public health emergency waivers, which Medicare originating site restriction was temporarily lifted? → Patients could receive telehealth services from their home
25. What must be included in a patient intake workflow to ensure regulatory compliance for telehealth? → Informed consent specific to telehealth services
26. What supports accessibility? → Captioning and interpreters
27. What improves clarity? → Clarity and summaries
28. What improves patient satisfaction? → Respectful interaction
29. Which of the following is typically NOT a covered telehealth service under most state Medicaid programs? → In-home personal care aide supervision by phone
30. What is a key barrier to RPM adoption among elderly patients? → Technology literacy challenges and device usability issues