CCM · Sensorless
Sensorless Monitoring for Skilled Nursing CCM — athenahealth + CCN Health
Sensorless Monitoring technology powering your CCM program in Skilled Nursing — fully integrated with athenahealth. Real-time alerts, clinical workflows, and automated billing in one platform.
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CCN Health provides a certified Chronic Care Management (CCM) integration with athenahealth designed specifically for skilled nursing facilities, featuring sensorless monitoring technology. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Sensorless Monitoring for Skilled Nursing CCM with athenahealth
For skilled nursing facilities running CCM through athenahealth, sensorless monitoring addresses a critical need: managing high-acuity patients with multiple comorbidities. 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.
Why Sensorless Monitoring for Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing facilities serve post-acute and long-stay residents requiring 24/7 skilled nursing care, often with multiple comorbidities and higher acuity. Sensorless Monitoring is particularly relevant because:
- No wearable devices required — zero resident compliance needed
- Continuous 24/7 monitoring without battery charging or maintenance
- No skin irritation or discomfort
How Sensorless Monitoring Works
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.
Data Captured
- Heart rate
- Respiratory rate
- Presence/absence detection
- Sleep patterns
- Movement activity
Benefits for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Readmission Prevention
Continuous monitoring during the critical post-acute window reduces hospital readmissions and improves quality scores.
Quality Measures
Objective vital sign data supports CMS quality reporting and star rating improvement efforts.
Survey Readiness
Comprehensive, timestamped records provide audit-ready documentation for state and federal surveys.
Sensorless Monitoring vs. Traditional Approaches
| Factor | Sensorless | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Participation | None required | Active participation needed |
| Device Removal Risk | Not possible — wall-mounted | Common in memory care |
| Battery/Charging | No batteries on resident | Daily/weekly charging |
| Skin Irritation | None | Possible with prolonged wear |
| 24/7 Coverage | Yes, continuous | Depends on compliance |
Common Conditions in Skilled Nursing
- post-surgical recovery
- heart failure
- pneumonia
- COPD exacerbation
- sepsis recovery
- wound care
Billing & Reimbursement
Sensorless Monitoring data contributes to CCM billing in skilled nursing settings:
| CPT Code | Reimbursement | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 99490 | ~$62/mo | 20+ minutes of clinical staff time per month |
| 99491 | ~$83/mo | 30+ minutes of physician/QHP time per month |
Monthly potential per resident: $62+
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sensorless monitoring suitable for skilled nursing residents?
Yes. Sensorless Monitoring is ideal for skilled nursing settings, where no wearable devices required — zero resident compliance needed.
How does sensorless monitoring data reach athenahealth?
Data flows automatically from the monitoring sensor to CCN Health's platform, then syncs bi-directionally with athenahealth. No manual charting required.
What is the implementation timeline?
Most skilled nursing facilities are fully operational within 4 weeks including sensor installation, athenahealth integration, and nursing staff training.
Discovery call — we learn your workflows, EHR setup, and resident population.
CCN's AI engine configures optimal alert thresholds and EHR data mapping around your facility's patterns.
Go live with AI-powered monitoring, automated documentation, and billing — your team stays focused on care.
No one-size-fits-all templates. Every integration is configured for how your Skilled Nursing actually operates.
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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 Skilled Nursing Facilities 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.
Care Coordination
Calls, Assessments, Care Plans
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
Chronic conditions, medications, and problem lists from your EHR
Care Plan Updates
Treatment plans and goals sync bi-directionally
Contact Logging
Phone calls and check-ins documented with timestamps
Medication Reconciliation
Current medication lists kept in sync across platforms
Time Tracking
Care management minutes tracked for billing compliance
Billing Documentation
CPT 99490/99491 records generated automatically
“Every reading, every alert, every care plan update — available across all your programs. One integration, unlimited use cases.”
Infrastructure
Devices & Billing
FDA-cleared devices and automated Medicare billing — configured per resident, synced with the EHR.
Medicare Billing
Chronic Care Management (CCM)
3 billing codes
First 20 minutes of clinical staff time for CCM services
~$62
Monthly
Each additional 20 minutes of CCM clinical staff time
~$47
Monthly (additional)
First 30 minutes of physician/QHP time for complex CCM
~$83
Monthly
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about 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.
CCM is a Medicare program that reimburses providers for non-face-to-face care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions, billed under CPT codes 99490, 99439, and 99491.
Skilled nursing facilities use RPM to continuously monitor residents' vitals, enabling early detection of decline, reducing hospital transfers, and supporting compliance with quality reporting requirements.
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.
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