RTM for Independent Living
RTM for Independent Living — Powered by MatrixCare + CCN Health
Purpose-built RTM for Independent Living communities. CCN Health integrates directly with MatrixCare to automate clinical workflows and capture every eligible reimbursement.
CCN Health provides a certified Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) integration with MatrixCare designed specifically for independent living communities. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Independent Living with MatrixCare
Independent Living communities face unique challenges managing resident health: engaging residents who consider themselves healthy in monitoring programs and identifying early warning signs before conditions require higher-level care. CCN Health's RTM integration with MatrixCare addresses these challenges with automated monitoring, documentation, and billing.
Independent Living Challenges That RTM 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
- Therapy Protocol Setup — Define therapeutic goals, exercise regimens, or respiratory therapy parameters
- Patient Self-Reporting — Patients report pain levels, range of motion, medication adherence, and functional status
- Outcome Tracking — Therapeutic outcomes trended over time to measure therapy effectiveness
- MatrixCare Integration — Therapy data flows into MatrixCare for documentation and care plan updates
- Billing Automation — CPT 98975-98981 documentation generated 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.
Therapeutic Monitoring for Independent Living
| Outcome Measure | 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 |
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, RTM enables closer monitoring during the critical post-discharge period.
Billing & Reimbursement in Independent Living
CCN Health automates Medicare RTM billing documentation for qualified residents:
| 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 resident: $100+
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CCN Health integrate with MatrixCare for independent living RTM?
Yes. CCN Health's certified MatrixCare 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 therapy deployment.
How does RTM billing work in independent living?
CCN Health automatically documents the required data for 98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, 98981. Time tracking and therapy records are captured for audit-ready Medicare billing.
Implementation for Independent Living
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery call and MatrixCare configuration review |
| 2 | Technical integration setup and testing |
| 3 | Wellness staff training and therapy protocol 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 MatrixCare
Your program data flows directly into MatrixCare — 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.
MatrixCare
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 implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with MatrixCare to deliver monitoring data into post-acute care workflows, supporting RPM and CCM programs across skilled nursing and senior living.
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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