Pulse Oximetry Monitoring for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring — Inside athenahealth
Pulse Oximetry data flows directly into athenahealth through CCN Health — powering your RTM program with real-time insights and automated billing.
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.
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CCN Health provides a certified Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) integration with athenahealth, featuring pulse oximetry technology. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
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.
Pulse Oximetry for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring with athenahealth
Automated Pulse Oximetry Monitoring transforms how RTM programs operate with athenahealth. 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.
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.
Vitals and Data Captured
- SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation)
- Heart rate
- Perfusion index
- SpO2 trends over time
- Desaturation events
Key Advantages
- 30-second finger clip — simple and non-invasive
- Critical for COPD and respiratory condition management
- Automatic alerts for desaturation (SpO2 < 88%)
- Tracks oxygen trends that predict exacerbations
- Essential for post-COVID respiratory follow-up
Pulse Oximetry vs. Traditional Monitoring
| Factor | Pulse Oximetry | Traditional Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Night Monitoring | Can capture overnight readings | Not typically monitored |
Ideal Use Cases
- COPD monitoring and exacerbation prevention
- Post-COVID respiratory follow-up
- Heart failure oxygen status tracking
- Sleep apnea screening support
Pulse Oximetry in RTM Programs
When integrated with CCN Health's RTM program through athenahealth, pulse oximetry data flows automatically into the EHR and contributes to:
- Clinical Documentation — Monitoring data documented for care plan updates
- Billing Compliance — Data transmissions count toward 98976 requirements
- Alert Workflows — Abnormal readings trigger notifications to care staff via athenahealth
- Cross-Program Use — Pulse Oximetry data available across RPM, CCM, and other programs
Billing & Reimbursement
Pulse Oximetry data contributes to RTM billing requirements:
| 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 pulse oximetry data flow to athenahealth?
Pulse Oximetry data is captured automatically and transmitted to the CCN Health platform, which syncs bi-directionally with athenahealth. No manual entry is required.
Does pulse oximetry qualify for RTM billing?
Yes. Pulse Oximetry data transmissions count toward the monitoring requirements for RTM CPT codes when combined with CCN Health's clinical oversight services.
What is the implementation process?
CCN Health handles the full setup: sensor deployment, alert configuration, athenahealth integration, staff training, and ongoing support.
Technology that stays in the background — so care stays in the foreground.
Why CCN Health
Why Healthcare Facilities Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
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Seamless EHR Integration
How CCN Health Works Inside athenahealth
Your program data flows directly into athenahealth — no exports, no manual entry, no disruption to your clinical workflow.
RTM Outcome Tracking
Pain, ROM, Adherence, Respiratory
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
Therapy Protocol Setup
Therapeutic goals, exercise regimens, and respiratory parameters configured
Patient Self-Reporting
Pain levels, ROM, medication adherence, and functional status collected via app
Outcome Trending
Therapy outcomes trended over time to measure treatment effectiveness
EHR Integration
Therapy data flows into patient charts for documentation and care plan updates
Clinical Review
Treatment management time tracked for 98980/98981 billing thresholds
Billing Automation
CPT 98975/98976/98977/98980/98981 records generated automatically
“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 athenahealth so that RPM data flows directly into patient charts, reducing manual documentation and improving care coordination.
RTM is a Medicare program that uses digital tools to collect non-physiologic, therapy-related data — such as pain levels, medication adherence, and respiratory therapy outcomes — from patients between visits. It's billed under CPT codes 98975-98981.
The RTM CPT codes are 98975 (initial setup), 98976 (respiratory therapy monitoring), 98977 (musculoskeletal therapy monitoring), 98980 (first 20 min treatment management), and 98981 (each additional 20 min).
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.
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.
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 Therapeutic Monitoring for your facility.
Tell us about your organization
Share details about your facility, 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.
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We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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