RTM + Pulmonology
RTM for Pulmonology — athenahealth + CCN Health
Specialized RTM protocols for Pulmonology — 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 pulmonology practices, featuring sensorless monitoring technology. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Pulmonology with athenahealth
Pulmonology practices managing copd and chronic asthma can leverage CCN Health's RTM integration with athenahealth for disease-specific monitoring, automated documentation, and compliant billing.
Pulmonology Conditions Managed
- COPD
- Chronic asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Sleep apnea
- Post-COVID respiratory conditions
Sensorless Monitoring for Pulmonology
Xandar Kardian XK300 uses 60GHz radar waves to detect micro-movements of the chest wall from breathing and heartbeat, capturing vital signs without any physical contact.
This technology is particularly valuable for pulmonology patients because it provides heart rate, respiratory rate, presence/absence detection data that directly informs clinical decision-making.
Clinical Protocols
- Continuous SpO2 and respiratory rate monitoring
- Threshold alerts for SpO2 < 88% or RR > 24
- Exacerbation detection via trending respiratory data
- Sleep apnea screening with overnight monitoring
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| SpO2 levels | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Respiratory rate | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Peak expiratory flow | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Heart rate | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Sleep quality and apnea events | Tracked and trended for pulmonology 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
- J44.x (COPD)
- J45.x (Asthma)
- J84.x (Pulmonary fibrosis)
- G47.3x (Sleep apnea)
Clinical Evidence
Remote monitoring of COPD patients reduces exacerbation-related hospitalizations by 20-30% and enables earlier intervention during acute episodes.
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 pulmonology practices?
CCN Health's RTM integration provides pulmonology-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in athenahealth, and compliant Medicare billing for copd and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for pulmonology RTM?
For pulmonology patients, CCN Health recommends pulse oximeter, xandar kardian sensorless (rr), blood pressure 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.
Pulmonology
Pulmonology 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 Pulmonology-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Pulmonology 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 Pulmonology 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 Pulmonology — 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.
Sensorless monitoring uses under-mattress or contactless sensors to track vitals like heart rate, respiratory rate, and sleep patterns without the resident wearing or operating any device.
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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