RTM + Geriatrics
RTM for Geriatrics — Ethizo + CCN Health
Specialized RTM protocols for Geriatrics — integrated with Ethizo, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
CCN Health provides a certified Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) integration with Ethizo optimized for geriatrics practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Geriatrics with Ethizo
Geriatrics practices managing multi-morbidity and frailty can leverage CCN Health's RTM integration with Ethizo for disease-specific monitoring, automated documentation, and compliant billing.
Geriatrics Conditions Managed
- Multi-morbidity
- Frailty
- Polypharmacy management
- Fall prevention
- Cognitive decline
- Malnutrition risk
Clinical Protocols
- Comprehensive vital sign monitoring across multiple conditions
- Fall risk assessment and continuous monitoring
- Medication management with polypharmacy review
- Functional status tracking for aging-in-place support
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure | Tracked and trended for geriatrics management |
| Weight | Tracked and trended for geriatrics management |
| Heart rate | Tracked and trended for geriatrics management |
| SpO2 | Tracked and trended for geriatrics management |
| Activity levels | Tracked and trended for geriatrics management |
| Sleep patterns | Tracked and trended for geriatrics management |
Therapeutic Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Use Case | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Assessment | Post-surgical, chronic pain | Visual analog scale, tracked daily for trending |
| Range of Motion | Joint replacement, MSK rehab | Goniometer readings for joint mobility tracking |
| Functional Status | ADL improvement tracking | Standardized assessments of daily living activities |
| Respiratory Function | COPD, asthma management | Peak flow, inhaler usage, symptom scoring |
| Medication Adherence | Therapy compliance | Self-reported adherence with automated reminders |
Relevant ICD-10 Codes
- R54 (Age-related physical debility)
- R26.x (Abnormalities of gait and mobility)
- Z73.x (Problems related to life management)
- R41.x (Cognitive function symptoms)
Clinical Evidence
Comprehensive geriatric monitoring programs reduce hospitalizations by 20-35% and support longer independent living periods in senior populations.
Billing & Reimbursement
| CPT Code | Reimbursement | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 98975 | ~$19 | Initial setup and patient education for RTM device |
| 98976 | ~$50/mo | 16+ days of respiratory therapy monitoring data |
| 98977 | ~$50/mo | 16+ days of MSK therapy monitoring data |
| 98980 | ~$48/mo | First 20 minutes of treatment management services |
| 98981 | ~$38/mo | Each additional 20 minutes of treatment management |
Monthly potential per patient: $100+
Frequently Asked Questions
How does RTM support geriatrics practices?
CCN Health's RTM integration provides geriatrics-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in Ethizo, and compliant Medicare billing for multi-morbidity and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for geriatrics RTM?
For geriatrics patients, CCN Health recommends blood pressure monitor, weight scale, pulse oximeter based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can RTM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All RTM data flows into Ethizo and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Geriatrics
Geriatrics 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 Geriatrics-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Geriatrics 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 Geriatrics Programs Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside Ethizo
Your program data flows directly into Ethizo — 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.
Ethizo
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.”
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Geriatrics — implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with the Ethizo practice management platform, enabling RPM and CCM data to flow into patient records for streamlined senior care workflows.
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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