RTM + Orthopedics
RTM for Orthopedics — athenahealth + CCN Health
Specialized RTM protocols for Orthopedics — integrated with athenahealth, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) integration with athenahealth optimized for orthopedics practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Orthopedics with athenahealth
CCN Health's RTM program integrates with athenahealth to provide orthopedics-specific clinical protocols, therapy tracking, and automated Medicare billing for orthopedics patient populations.
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 |
Therapeutic Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Use Case | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Assessment | Post-surgical, chronic pain | Visual analog scale, tracked daily for trending |
| Range of Motion | Joint replacement, MSK rehab | Goniometer readings for joint mobility tracking |
| Functional Status | ADL improvement tracking | Standardized assessments of daily living activities |
| Respiratory Function | COPD, asthma management | Peak flow, inhaler usage, symptom scoring |
| Medication Adherence | Therapy compliance | Self-reported adherence with automated reminders |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 98975 | ~$19 | Initial setup and patient education for RTM device |
| 98976 | ~$50/mo | 16+ days of respiratory therapy monitoring data |
| 98977 | ~$50/mo | 16+ days of MSK therapy monitoring data |
| 98980 | ~$48/mo | First 20 minutes of treatment management services |
| 98981 | ~$38/mo | Each additional 20 minutes of treatment management |
Monthly potential per patient: $100+
Frequently Asked Questions
How does RTM support orthopedics practices?
CCN Health's RTM integration provides orthopedics-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in athenahealth, and compliant Medicare billing for total knee replacement recovery and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for orthopedics RTM?
For orthopedics patients, CCN Health recommends pain assessment tool, range of motion tracker, activity monitor based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can RTM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All RTM data flows into athenahealth 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 athenahealth
Your program data flows directly into athenahealth — no exports, no manual entry, no disruption to your clinical workflow.
RPM Devices
CGM, Scales, BP, SpO2
AI-Powered Platform
Intelligent data routing, anomaly detection, and automated documentation — working behind the scenes.
athenahealth
Charts & Care Plans
What Flows Between Systems
Patient Demographics
Conditions, medications, and census sync from your EHR
Vital Observations
Device readings flow automatically into patient charts
Discharge & ADT Events
Admission and discharge events trigger protocol changes
Care Plans
Treatment plans inform monitoring thresholds and alerts
Billing Documentation
CPT-ready records generated for claims submission
Cross-Program Data
RPM data available for CCM, PCM, BHI — no re-entry
“Every reading, every alert, every care plan update — available across all your programs. One integration, unlimited use cases.”
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Orthopedics — implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with athenahealth so that RPM data flows directly into patient charts, reducing manual documentation and improving care coordination.
Most facilities are fully operational within 2–4 weeks. CCN Health handles device provisioning, EHR integration setup, staff training, and ongoing clinical support.
Still have questions? We're happy to walk you through anything.
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