RTM + Orthopedics
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Orthopedics — August Health + CCN Health
Specialized RTM protocols for Orthopedics — integrated with August Health, 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 August Health optimized for orthopedics practices. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Orthopedics with August Health
CCN Health's RTM program integrates with August Health to provide orthopedics-specific clinical protocols, therapy tracking, and automated Medicare billing for orthopedics patient populations.
Orthopedics Conditions Managed
- Total knee replacement recovery
- Total hip replacement recovery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Spinal surgery recovery
- Fracture rehabilitation
Clinical Protocols
- Daily pain and function assessment post-surgery
- Exercise compliance monitoring with therapy plans
- Range of motion progression tracking
- Red flag alerts for infection signs or regression
Key Monitoring Metrics
| Metric | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|
| Pain levels (VAS scale) | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Range of motion | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Exercise compliance | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Functional status | Tracked and trended for orthopedics management |
| Weight bearing tolerance | Tracked and trended for orthopedics 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
- M17.x (Knee osteoarthritis)
- M16.x (Hip osteoarthritis)
- M75.x (Shoulder disorders)
- M54.x (Dorsalgia)
Clinical Evidence
RTM for orthopedic patients reduces post-surgical complications by 20-30% and improves therapy adherence rates by 35-45% compared to unsupervised recovery.
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 orthopedics practices?
CCN Health's RTM integration provides orthopedics-specific monitoring protocols, automated documentation in August Health, and compliant Medicare billing for total knee replacement recovery and related conditions.
What devices are recommended for orthopedics RTM?
For orthopedics patients, CCN Health recommends pain assessment tool, range of motion tracker, activity monitor based on the specific conditions being managed.
Can RTM data integrate with specialist workflows?
Yes. All RTM data flows into August Health and is available for specialist review, care plan updates, and cross-program coordination.
Orthopedics
Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics-specific quality measures.
Clinical Documentation — automated notes that satisfy specialist coding and audit requirements.
Purpose-built for Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 August Health
Your program data flows directly into August Health — 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.
August Health
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 Orthopedics — implementation, billing, and clinical workflows.
Yes. CCN Health integrates with August Health to deliver RPM data directly into resident records, supporting senior care practices with automated vital sign documentation.
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).
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 Orthopedics program.
Tell us about your organization
Share details about your Orthopedics 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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