BHI + Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Integration for Behavioral Health — August Health + CCN Health
Specialized BHI protocols for Behavioral Health — integrated with August Health, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) integration with August Health optimized for behavioral health practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Behavioral Health Integration for Behavioral Health with August Health
CCN Health's BHI program integrates with August Health to provide behavioral health-specific clinical protocols, screening workflows, and automated Medicare billing for behavioral health patient populations.
Behavioral Health Conditions Managed
- Major depressive disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- PTSD
- Substance use disorders
Clinical Protocols
- Monthly PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screening with score trending
- Crisis intervention protocols with escalation pathways
- Medication adherence monitoring for psychotropic medications
- Sleep pattern analysis for mood disorder correlation
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| PHQ-9 scores | Tracked and trended for behavioral health management |
| GAD-7 scores | Tracked and trended for behavioral health management |
| Medication adherence | Tracked and trended for behavioral health management |
| Sleep quality | Tracked and trended for behavioral health management |
| Crisis event frequency | Tracked and trended for behavioral health 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
- F32.x (Major depressive disorder)
- F41.x (Generalized anxiety disorder)
- F31.x (Bipolar disorder)
- F43.1x (PTSD)
Clinical Evidence
Collaborative care models incorporating BHI demonstrate 40-60% greater improvement in depression outcomes compared to usual care in primary care settings.
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 behavioral health practices?
CCN Health's BHI integration provides behavioral health-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in August Health, and compliant Medicare billing for major depressive disorder and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for behavioral health BHI?
For behavioral health patients, CCN Health recommends phq-9 digital screener, gad-7 digital screener, sleep monitor based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can BHI data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All BHI data flows into August Health and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health Programs Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside August Health
Your program data flows directly into August Health — 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.
August Health
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 Behavioral Health — implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with August Health to deliver RPM data directly into resident records, supporting senior care practices with automated vital sign documentation.
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.
Still have questions? We're happy to walk you through anything.
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