BHI + Cardiology
Behavioral Health Integration for Cardiology — Epic + CCN Health
Specialized BHI protocols for Cardiology — integrated with Epic, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) integration with Epic optimized for cardiology practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Behavioral Health Integration for Cardiology with Epic
Cardiology practices managing heart failure (hfref and hfpef) and hypertension can leverage CCN Health's BHI integration with Epic for disease-specific monitoring, automated documentation, and compliant billing.
Cardiology Conditions Managed
- Heart failure (HFrEF and HFpEF)
- Hypertension
- Atrial fibrillation
- Coronary artery disease
- Post-MI management
Clinical Protocols
- Daily blood pressure and weight monitoring
- Threshold alerts for BP > 180/110 or weight gain > 3 lbs/day
- Medication titration based on trending data
- Heart failure decompensation early warning protocols
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) | Tracked and trended for cardiology management |
| Heart rate and rhythm | Tracked and trended for cardiology management |
| Daily weight (fluid retention) | Tracked and trended for cardiology management |
| SpO2 levels | Tracked and trended for cardiology management |
| Heart rate variability | Tracked and trended for cardiology 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
- I50.x (Heart failure)
- I10 (Essential hypertension)
- I48.x (Atrial fibrillation)
- I25.x (Chronic ischemic heart disease)
Clinical Evidence
Studies show RPM reduces heart failure readmissions by 25-38% and improves blood pressure control rates by 15-20% compared to usual care.
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 cardiology practices?
CCN Health's BHI integration provides cardiology-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in Epic, and compliant Medicare billing for heart failure (hfref and hfpef) and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for cardiology BHI?
For cardiology patients, CCN Health recommends blood pressure monitor, weight scale, pulse oximeter based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can BHI data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All BHI data flows into Epic and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Cardiology
Cardiology 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 Cardiology-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Cardiology 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 Cardiology Programs Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside Epic
Your program data flows directly into Epic — 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.
Epic
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 Cardiology — implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with Epic via secure APIs, enabling RPM device data and care management documentation to flow into Epic's enterprise health records.
CCN Health transmits device readings and care coordination notes to Epic through FHIR-based APIs, ensuring clinical data is available within existing Epic workflows.
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.
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