RPM · Pulse Oximetry
Pulse Oximetry Monitoring for Home Health RPM — athenahealth + CCN Health
Pulse Oximetry Monitoring technology powering your RPM program in Home Health — fully integrated with athenahealth. Real-time alerts, clinical workflows, and automated billing in one platform.
Hundreds of facilities just like yours have grown their Remote Patient Monitoring programs with CCN Health. .
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CCN Health provides a certified Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) integration with athenahealth designed specifically for home health agencies, featuring pulse oximetry technology. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Pulse Oximetry for Home Health RPM with athenahealth
For home health agencies running RPM through athenahealth, pulse oximetry addresses a critical need: monitoring patients between home visits when clinicians are not present. FDA-cleared fingertip pulse oximeters from Jumper and Bodytrace measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate. The 30-second finger clip reading transmits automatically via cellular gateway to the CCN Health platform.
Why Pulse Oximetry for Home Health
Home Health agencies serve patients receiving skilled nursing or therapy services in their homes, often managing chronic conditions between agency visits. Pulse Oximetry is particularly relevant because:
- 30-second finger clip — simple and non-invasive
- Critical for COPD and respiratory condition management
- Automatic alerts for desaturation (SpO2 < 88%)
How Pulse Oximetry Works
FDA-cleared fingertip pulse oximeters from Jumper and Bodytrace measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate. The 30-second finger clip reading transmits automatically via cellular gateway to the CCN Health platform.
Data Captured
- SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation)
- Heart rate
- Perfusion index
- SpO2 trends over time
- Desaturation events
Benefits for Home Health Agencies
Between-Visit Monitoring
Continuous data capture fills the gaps between scheduled home visits with objective vital sign data.
Reduced Hospitalizations
Early alerts enable clinical response before conditions require emergency department visits.
Clinician Efficiency
Automated charting reduces documentation burden, allowing clinicians to focus on direct patient care.
Pulse Oximetry vs. Traditional Approaches
| Factor | Pulse Oximetry | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | SpO2 + HR with auto-upload | Spot check with manual recording |
| Trending | Daily trends and pattern detection | Isolated readings at visits |
| Alert Speed | < 2 min for SpO2 < 88% | No alerting between visits |
| Compliance | One-touch — data auto-transmits | Requires manual logging |
| Clinical Value | Exacerbation prediction via trending | Point-in-time only |
Common Conditions in Home Health
- heart failure
- COPD
- diabetes
- post-surgical
- wound care
- medication management
Billing & Reimbursement
Pulse Oximetry data contributes to RPM billing in home health settings:
| 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
Is pulse oximetry suitable for home health patients?
Yes. Pulse Oximetry is ideal for home health settings, where 30-second finger clip — simple and non-invasive.
How does pulse oximetry data reach athenahealth?
Data flows automatically from the monitoring system to CCN Health's platform, then syncs bi-directionally with athenahealth. No manual charting required.
What is the implementation timeline?
Most home health agencies are fully operational within 4 weeks including system deployment, athenahealth integration, and clinical team training.
Discovery call — we learn your workflows, EHR setup, and patient population so nothing gets lost in translation.
We configure your platform around how your team actually operates — custom alert thresholds, EHR data mapping, and role-based permissions.
Go live with monitoring, automated documentation, and billing tailored to your practice — your team stays focused on care.
No one-size-fits-all templates. Every integration is configured for how your Home Health actually operates.
Configurable Alerts
Set thresholds that match your clinical protocols
Flexible Workflows
Adapt routing, documentation, and permissions to your team
Automated Compliance
Real-time audit trail and billing validation
Advanced technology working behind the scenes — so your team gets faster processing, smarter alerts, and effortless documentation without changing how they work.
Technology that stays in the background — so care stays in the foreground.
Why CCN Health
Why Home Health Facilities Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Questions?
Want to learn more about Remote Patient Monitoring for Home Health?
Our team can answer your questions and show you how it works with your current workflow.
Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside athenahealth
Your monitoring data flows directly into athenahealth — no exports, no manual entry, no disruption to your clinical workflow.
RPM Devices
CGM, Scales, BP, SpO2
Built Around How You Operate
Custom workflows, smart alerting, and automated documentation — advanced technology working behind the scenes so your team doesn't have to.
athenahealth
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 resident, 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 implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with athenahealth so that RPM data flows directly into patient charts, reducing manual documentation and improving care coordination.
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).
Home health agencies use RPM to monitor patients between visits, receive real-time alerts for concerning readings, and document care coordination to support billing and compliance.
Connected pulse oximeters measure SpO2 and heart rate, transmitting readings to CCN Health's platform for tracking respiratory and cardiac health trends in patients with COPD, heart failure, and other conditions.
Still have questions? We're happy to walk you through anything.
Contact Us
Prefer to Send a Message?
Not ready for a call? No problem. Drop us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with answers to your questions about Remote Patient Monitoring for your Home Health.
Tell us about your organization
Share details about your Home Health, current EHR setup, and what you're looking to achieve.
We'll review and respond
Our team will assess your needs and send you relevant information, case studies, or suggest next steps.
Connect when you're ready
When the time is right, we'll schedule a personalized demo tailored to your workflows.
Send Us a Message
We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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