RTM + Pulmonology
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Pulmonology — athenahealth + CCN Health
Specialized RTM protocols for Pulmonology — integrated with athenahealth, powered by CCN Health. Evidence-based workflows, automated documentation, and Medicare billing.
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CCN Health provides a certified Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) integration with athenahealth optimized for pulmonology practices, featuring respiratory monitoring technology. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Pulmonology with athenahealth
For pulmonology patients in facilities using athenahealth, RTM enables objective therapy outcome tracking with data flowing directly into the EHR.
Pulmonology Conditions Managed
- COPD
- Chronic asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Sleep apnea
- Post-COVID respiratory conditions
Respiratory Monitoring for Pulmonology
Combination of pulse oximetry (SpO2), respiratory rate tracking via sensorless radar, and spirometry data capture enables comprehensive respiratory monitoring. Peak flow meters and connected spirometers transmit readings automatically to the CCN Health platform.
This technology is particularly valuable for pulmonology patients because it provides spo2 (blood oxygen saturation), respiratory rate, peak expiratory flow data that directly informs clinical decision-making.
Clinical Protocols
- Continuous SpO2 and respiratory rate monitoring
- Threshold alerts for SpO2 < 88% or RR > 24
- Exacerbation detection via trending respiratory data
- Sleep apnea screening with overnight monitoring
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| SpO2 levels | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Respiratory rate | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Peak expiratory flow | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Heart rate | Tracked and trended for pulmonology management |
| Sleep quality and apnea events | Tracked and trended for pulmonology 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
- J44.x (COPD)
- J45.x (Asthma)
- J84.x (Pulmonary fibrosis)
- G47.3x (Sleep apnea)
Clinical Evidence
Remote monitoring of COPD patients reduces exacerbation-related hospitalizations by 20-30% and enables earlier intervention during acute episodes.
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 pulmonology practices?
CCN Health's RTM integration provides pulmonology-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in athenahealth, and compliant Medicare billing for copd and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for pulmonology RTM?
For pulmonology patients, CCN Health recommends pulse oximeter, xandar kardian sensorless (rr), blood pressure monitor based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can RTM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All RTM data flows into athenahealth and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Pulmonology
Pulmonology 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 Pulmonology-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Pulmonology workflows — integrated with the EHR your facility already uses.
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 Pulmonology Programs Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Questions?
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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 Pulmonology — 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).
Respiratory monitoring tracks breathing rate and patterns using connected devices or sensorless technology, enabling early detection of respiratory decline in patients with COPD, asthma, and other pulmonary 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 Pulmonology program.
Tell us about your organization
Share details about your Pulmonology program, 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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