RTM · Pulse Oximetry
Pulse Oximetry Monitoring for Skilled Nursing RTM — athenahealth + CCN Health
Pulse Oximetry Monitoring technology powering your RTM program in Skilled Nursing — 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 Therapeutic Monitoring programs with CCN Health. .
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CCN Health provides a certified Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) integration with athenahealth designed specifically for skilled nursing facilities, featuring pulse oximetry technology. The platform automates clinical documentation, enables real-time monitoring, and generates Medicare billing records for compliant reimbursement.
Pulse Oximetry for Skilled Nursing RTM with athenahealth
Pulse Oximetry brings a distinct advantage to RTM programs in skilled nursing facilities. 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. Combined with CCN Health's athenahealth integration, residents benefit from continuous monitoring without additional nursing staff burden.
Why Pulse Oximetry for Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing facilities serve post-acute and long-stay residents requiring 24/7 skilled nursing care, often with multiple comorbidities and higher acuity. 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 Skilled Nursing Facilities
Readmission Prevention
Continuous monitoring during the critical post-acute window reduces hospital readmissions and improves quality scores.
Quality Measures
Objective vital sign data supports CMS quality reporting and star rating improvement efforts.
Survey Readiness
Comprehensive, timestamped records provide audit-ready documentation for state and federal surveys.
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 Skilled Nursing
- post-surgical recovery
- heart failure
- pneumonia
- COPD exacerbation
- sepsis recovery
- wound care
Billing & Reimbursement
Pulse Oximetry data contributes to RTM billing in skilled nursing settings:
| 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
Is pulse oximetry suitable for skilled nursing residents?
Yes. Pulse Oximetry is ideal for skilled nursing 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 skilled nursing facilities are fully operational within 4 weeks including system deployment, athenahealth integration, and nursing staff 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 Skilled Nursing 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 Skilled Nursing Facilities Choose CCN Health
Purpose-built technology that fits your clinical workflows and drives measurable outcomes.
Questions?
Want to learn more about Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Skilled Nursing?
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 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).
Skilled nursing facilities use RPM to continuously monitor residents' vitals, enabling early detection of decline, reducing hospital transfers, and supporting compliance with quality reporting requirements.
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 Therapeutic Monitoring for your Skilled Nursing.
Tell us about your organization
Share details about your Skilled Nursing, 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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