CCM + Internal Medicine
Chronic Care Management for Internal Medicine — Epic + CCN Health
Specialized CCM protocols for Internal Medicine — integrated with Epic, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Chronic Care Management (CCM) integration with Epic optimized for internal medicine practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Chronic Care Management for Internal Medicine with Epic
CCN Health's CCM program integrates with Epic to provide internal medicine-specific clinical protocols, device monitoring, and automated Medicare billing for internal medicine patient populations.
Internal Medicine Conditions Managed
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Heart failure
- COPD
- Chronic kidney disease
- Metabolic syndrome
Clinical Protocols
- Multi-condition monitoring with condition-specific thresholds
- Preventive care integration with annual wellness visits
- Medication titration based on objective trending data
- Chronic disease management across multiple organ systems
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure | Tracked and trended for internal medicine management |
| Blood glucose | Tracked and trended for internal medicine management |
| Weight | Tracked and trended for internal medicine management |
| SpO2 | Tracked and trended for internal medicine management |
| Heart rate | Tracked and trended for internal medicine management |
| Temperature | Tracked and trended for internal medicine management |
Recommended Devices for Internal Medicine
| Device | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure monitor | Internal Medicine monitoring |
| Weight scale | Internal Medicine monitoring |
| Blood glucose meter | Internal Medicine monitoring |
| Pulse oximeter | Internal Medicine monitoring |
| Dexcom G7 CGM | Internal Medicine monitoring |
Relevant ICD-10 Codes
- I10 (Essential hypertension)
- E11.x (Type 2 diabetes)
- I50.x (Heart failure)
- J44.x (COPD)
- N18.x (CKD)
Clinical Evidence
Internal medicine practices implementing RPM programs see 15-25% improvements in chronic disease management quality metrics and patient satisfaction scores.
Billing & Reimbursement
| 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 patient: $62+
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CCM support internal medicine practices?
CCN Health's CCM integration provides internal medicine-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in Epic, and compliant Medicare billing for hypertension and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for internal medicine CCM?
For internal medicine patients, CCN Health recommends blood pressure monitor, weight scale, blood glucose meter based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can CCM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All CCM data flows into Epic and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine 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.
Care Coordination
Calls, Assessments, Care Plans
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
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
Medicare Billing
Automated Medicare billing documentation — every qualifying encounter captured and coded.
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 Internal Medicine — 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.
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.
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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