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Billing Medicare Telehealth during COVID-19 PHE

Medisys Compliance

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), reimbursements for telehealth continue to evolve. The federal government, state Medicaid programs, and private insurers have expanded coverage for virtual health care services. See this list of telehealth services from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Updated CMS Guidelines for COVID-19 Tests and Booster Shot

Medisys Compliance

Billing and coding guidelines for various medical specialities are constantly getting updated due different COVID-19 variants. As Public Health Emergency (PHE) has extended beyond 16 th April 2022 by 90 days, various waivers are continued, making no change in billing guidelines in pandemic.

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Massachusetts governor signs law safeguarding telehealth coverage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Charlie Baker signed into law a wide-ranging bill that includes expanding access to telehealth after the COVID-19 public health emergency abates. At the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Baker enacted an emergency order requiring insurers to cover telehealth in order to help ensure provider and patient safety.

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Telehealth Billing for Primary Care: A Complete Guide

Medisys Compliance

Examples include: G2012 (telephone consultations) G2070 (remote evaluation of pre-recorded video) Key Considerations for Telehealth Billing Established vs. New Patients: Telehealth services can be billed for both established and new patients. However, these may change after December 31st, 2024. duration, and the nature of the visit.

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Navigating the 2024 CPT Code Updates

Medisys Compliance

Impact on Medical Practices The introduction of new CPT codes in 2024 reflects emerging trends and advancements in healthcare. For example, the addition of codes for telehealth services underscores the growing importance of virtual care delivery, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Understanding Mental Health Telehealth Billing

Medisys Compliance

Mental health providers should be aware of the rules and regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal agencies. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to several temporary changes to telehealth regulations, and it is important to stay informed about their current status.

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The Financial Toxicity of Health Care Costs: From Cancer to FICO Scores

Health Populi

. “Medical debt is the most common collection tradeline reported on consumer credit records,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau called out in a report published March 1, 2022. The CFPB report also examined households with all medical debt by race and ethnic origin of the householder. As with many aspects of U.S.