BHI + Orthopedics
Behavioral Health Integration for Orthopedics — ALIS + CCN Health
Specialized BHI protocols for Orthopedics — integrated with ALIS, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) integration with ALIS optimized for orthopedics practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Behavioral Health Integration for Orthopedics with ALIS
Orthopedics practices managing total knee replacement recovery and total hip replacement recovery can leverage CCN Health's BHI integration with ALIS for disease-specific monitoring, automated documentation, and compliant billing.
Orthopedics Conditions Managed
- Total knee replacement recovery
- Total hip replacement recovery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Spinal surgery recovery
- Fracture rehabilitation
Clinical Protocols
- Daily pain and function assessment post-surgery
- Exercise compliance monitoring with therapy plans
- Range of motion progression tracking
- Red flag alerts for infection signs or regression
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| Pain levels (VAS scale) | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Range of motion | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Exercise compliance | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Functional status | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Weight bearing tolerance | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
Screening Instruments
| Instrument | Use Case | Details |
|---|---|---|
| PHQ-9 | Depression screening | 9-item questionnaire, scored 0-27, tracks severity and treatment response |
| GAD-7 | Anxiety screening | 7-item questionnaire, scored 0-21, identifies generalized anxiety disorder |
| PHQ-2 | Depression pre-screen | 2-item rapid screen, gateway to full PHQ-9 if positive |
| Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale | Suicide risk assessment | Structured interview for suicide ideation and behavior |
| Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) | Cognitive screening | 30-point test for mild cognitive impairment detection |
Relevant ICD-10 Codes
- M17.x (Knee osteoarthritis)
- M16.x (Hip osteoarthritis)
- M75.x (Shoulder disorders)
- M54.x (Dorsalgia)
Clinical Evidence
RTM for orthopedic patients reduces post-surgical complications by 20-30% and improves therapy adherence rates by 35-45% compared to unsupervised recovery.
Billing & Reimbursement
| CPT Code | Reimbursement | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 99484 | ~$48/mo | 20+ minutes of clinical staff time per month |
| 99492 | ~$163 | Initial psychiatric collaborative care (70+ min first month) |
| 99493 | ~$130/mo | Subsequent psychiatric collaborative care (60+ min) |
Monthly potential per patient: $48+
Frequently Asked Questions
How does BHI support orthopedics practices?
CCN Health's BHI integration provides orthopedics-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in ALIS, and compliant Medicare billing for total knee replacement recovery and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for orthopedics BHI?
For orthopedics patients, CCN Health recommends pain assessment tool, range of motion tracker, activity monitor based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can BHI data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All BHI data flows into ALIS and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics Protocols — clinical workflows configured to evidence-based guidelines and risk thresholds.
Specialist Coordination — automated alerts and reporting to referring specialists and primary care teams.
Outcome Tracking — longitudinal vitals data mapped to Orthopedics-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Orthopedics workflows — integrated with the EHR your facility already uses.
Book a Discovery CallAI-Powered Alerts
Pattern recognition catches changes early
Smart Workflows
Automated routing and documentation
Automated Compliance
Real-time audit trail and billing validation
Advanced intelligence working behind the scenes — faster processing, smarter alerts, effortless documentation.
Technology that stays in the background — so care stays in the foreground.
Why CCN Health
Why Orthopedics Programs Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside ALIS
Your program data flows directly into ALIS — no exports, no manual entry, no disruption to your clinical workflow.
BH Assessments
PHQ-9, GAD-7, Screenings
AI-Powered Platform
Intelligent data routing, anomaly detection, and automated documentation — working behind the scenes.
ALIS
Charts & Care Plans
What Flows Between Systems
Patient Demographics
Behavioral health diagnoses, medications, and history from your EHR
Screening Scores
PHQ-9, GAD-7, and assessment results posted to patient charts
Intervention Notes
Behavioral health interventions documented and time-stamped
Care Coordination
Psychiatric consult notes and referral tracking
Time Tracking
BHI care management minutes tracked for 20-min threshold
Billing Documentation
CPT 99484/99492/99493 records generated automatically
“Every reading, every alert, every care plan update — available across all your programs. One integration, unlimited use cases.”
Infrastructure
Medicare Billing
Automated Medicare billing documentation — every qualifying encounter captured and coded.
Medicare Billing
Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)
1 billing codes
Care management for behavioral health conditions
~$48
Monthly
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Orthopedics — implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with the ALIS platform so that RPM readings sync directly into resident records, streamlining clinical workflows for senior living communities.
CCN Health transmits device data to ALIS through a secure API, ensuring vitals are available to caregivers inside the EHR they already use every day.
BHI enables billing for care management services for patients with behavioral health conditions, using CPT codes 99484, 99492, and 99493.
Most facilities are fully operational within 2–4 weeks. CCN Health handles device provisioning, EHR integration setup, staff training, and ongoing clinical support.
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