RPM for Independent Living
Remote Patient Monitoring for Independent Living — Powered by Charm Health + CCN Health
Purpose-built RPM for Independent Living communities. CCN Health integrates directly with Charm Health to automate clinical workflows and capture every eligible reimbursement.
CCN Health provides a certified Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) integration with Charm Health designed specifically for independent living communities. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Patient Monitoring for Independent Living with Charm Health
For independent living organizations using Charm Health, Remote Patient Monitoring creates a powerful combination of clinical oversight and operational efficiency. CCN Health's integration handles the technical complexity so your wellness team can focus on resident care.
Independent Living Challenges That RPM Addresses
- Engaging residents who consider themselves healthy in monitoring programs
- Identifying early warning signs before conditions require higher-level care
- Providing monitoring without making residents feel medicalized
- Justifying monitoring infrastructure for a lower-acuity population
How It Works in Independent Living
- Device Assignment — FDA-cleared devices (blood pressure cuffs, scales, pulse oximeters, or sensorless monitors) are assigned to the patient
- Automatic Data Capture — Vitals transmit via cellular gateway to the CCN Health platform without manual entry
- Charm Health Integration — Data flows directly into Charm Health patient records via cloud api integration
- Clinical Alerts — Abnormal readings trigger real-time notifications to care staff within 2 minutes
- Billing Automation — CPT codes 99453, 99454, 99457, 99458 documented automatically for compliant billing
Why Independent Living Communities Choose CCN Health
Wellness-Focused
Positioned as proactive wellness technology rather than medical monitoring, encouraging adoption.
Early Detection
Catch emerging conditions before they require assisted living or skilled nursing transitions.
Minimal Disruption
Sensorless and simple-to-use devices require no lifestyle changes or technical skill.
Aging in Place
Monitoring supports residents staying at their current care level longer.
Devices for Independent Living RPM
| Device | Use Case | Resident Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure Monitor | Hypertension, heart disease | Automated cuff — press one button, reading transmits automatically |
| Weight Scale | Heart failure, nutrition monitoring | Step on scale daily, no buttons required |
| Pulse Oximeter | COPD, respiratory conditions | Finger clip for 30 seconds, automatic transmission |
| Dexcom G7 CGM | Diabetes management | Small sensor on arm, continuous readings without fingersticks |
| Xandar Kardian Sensor | General wellness, fall risk, sleep | Wall-mounted radar — completely contactless |
Clinical Benefits for Independent Living
Chronic Disease Management
Monitor residents with conditions like hypertension, pre-diabetes, weight management, fall prevention. Trending data helps wellness teams adjust care plans before conditions deteriorate.
Transition of Care Support
When residents return from hospital stays, RPM enables closer monitoring during the critical post-discharge period.
Billing & Reimbursement in Independent Living
CCN Health automates Medicare RPM billing documentation for qualified residents:
| 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 resident: $120+
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CCN Health integrate with Charm Health for independent living RPM?
Yes. CCN Health's certified Charm Health integration enables bi-directional data flow specifically designed for independent living workflows.
What is the implementation timeline for independent living?
Most independent living communities are fully operational within 4 weeks, including integration setup, wellness staff training, and device deployment.
How does RPM billing work in independent living?
CCN Health automatically documents the required data for 99453, 99454, 99457, 99458. Time tracking and transmission records are captured for audit-ready Medicare billing.
Implementation for Independent Living
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery call and Charm Health configuration review |
| 2 | Technical integration setup and testing |
| 3 | Wellness staff training and device deployment |
| 4 | Pilot launch with select residents |
| 5+ | Full community rollout and optimization |
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 Independent Living actually operates.
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 Independent Living Facilities Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside Charm
Your monitoring data flows directly into Charm — 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.
Charm
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 resident, 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 implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health connects with Charm EHR so that device readings and care coordination data sync directly into patient charts for independent practices.
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).
Yes. RPM helps independent living residents proactively manage chronic conditions with minimal disruption, while giving clinical teams visibility into health trends that might otherwise go unnoticed.
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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