RPM + Behavioral Health
Remote Patient Monitoring for Behavioral Health — August Health + CCN Health
Specialized RPM 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 Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) 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.
Remote Patient Monitoring for Behavioral Health with August Health
For behavioral health patients in facilities using August Health, RPM enables continuous physiological monitoring with data flowing directly into the EHR.
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 |
Recommended Devices for Behavioral Health
| Device | Use Case |
|---|---|
| PHQ-9 digital screener | Behavioral Health monitoring |
| GAD-7 digital screener | Behavioral Health monitoring |
| Sleep monitor | Behavioral Health monitoring |
| Activity tracker | Behavioral Health monitoring |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 99453 | ~$19 | One-time device setup and patient education |
| 99454 | ~$50/mo | 16+ days of readings per 30-day period |
| 99457 | ~$48/mo | First 20 minutes of clinical monitoring time |
| 99458 | ~$38/mo | Each additional 20 minutes of clinical time |
Monthly potential per patient: $120+
Frequently Asked Questions
How does RPM support behavioral health practices?
CCN Health's RPM 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 RPM?
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 RPM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All RPM 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 monitoring data flows directly into August Health — 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.
August Health
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.”
Infrastructure
Devices & Billing
FDA-cleared devices and automated Medicare billing — configured per patient, synced with the EHR.
Supported Devices
The Xandar Kardian sensor captures heart rate, respiratory rate, and room presence using radar technology — residents don't wear, charge, or interact with anything.
Medicare Billing
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
4 billing codes
Initial setup and patient education on monitoring equipment
~$19
One-time
Device supply with daily recording or programmed alert transmission
~$50
Monthly
First 20 minutes of clinical staff time for RPM treatment management
~$50
Monthly
Each additional 20 minutes of RPM treatment management
~$40
Monthly (additional)
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.
RPM uses FDA-cleared connected devices to collect patient vitals—such as blood pressure, weight, and glucose—outside of traditional clinical settings, enabling proactive care and early intervention.
The primary RPM CPT codes are 99453 (device setup), 99454 (monthly device supply/data transmission), 99457 (first 20 min clinical review), and 99458 (each additional 20 min).
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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