RPM + Orthopedics
Remote Patient Monitoring for Orthopedics — Epic + CCN Health
Specialized RPM protocols for Orthopedics — integrated with Epic, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) integration with Epic optimized for orthopedics practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Patient Monitoring for Orthopedics with Epic
For orthopedics patients in facilities using Epic, RPM enables continuous physiological monitoring with data flowing directly into the EHR.
Orthopedics Conditions Managed
- Total knee replacement recovery
- Total hip replacement recovery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Spinal surgery recovery
- Fracture rehabilitation
Clinical Protocols
- Daily pain and function assessment post-surgery
- Exercise compliance monitoring with therapy plans
- Range of motion progression tracking
- Red flag alerts for infection signs or regression
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| Pain levels (VAS scale) | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Range of motion | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Exercise compliance | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Functional status | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Weight bearing tolerance | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
Recommended Devices for Orthopedics
| Device | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Pain assessment tool | Orthopedics monitoring |
| Range of motion tracker | Orthopedics monitoring |
| Activity monitor | Orthopedics monitoring |
| Exercise compliance tracker | Orthopedics monitoring |
Relevant ICD-10 Codes
- M17.x (Knee osteoarthritis)
- M16.x (Hip osteoarthritis)
- M75.x (Shoulder disorders)
- M54.x (Dorsalgia)
Clinical Evidence
RTM for orthopedic patients reduces post-surgical complications by 20-30% and improves therapy adherence rates by 35-45% compared to unsupervised recovery.
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 orthopedics practices?
CCN Health's RPM integration provides orthopedics-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in Epic, and compliant Medicare billing for total knee replacement recovery and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for orthopedics RPM?
For orthopedics patients, CCN Health recommends pain assessment tool, range of motion tracker, activity monitor based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can RPM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All RPM data flows into Epic and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 monitoring data flows directly into Epic — 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.
Epic
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 Orthopedics — 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.
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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