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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. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, any health care provider who is eligible to bill Medicare can bill for telehealth services regardless of where the patient or provider is located.

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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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Medicare Fee Schedule Changes in 2023

Medisys Compliance

The internet is ringing with the news of the CMS Updates Final rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The finalized 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule was announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on November 1 2022. Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services. Conclusion.

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Medicare Telehealth Billing Guidelines for 2022

Medisys Compliance

Telehealth is witnessed high and low acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic last year, and it might play a key role in care delivery in 2022. In this article, we briefly discussed these Medicare telehealth billing guidelines. Reference: CY2022 Telehealth Update Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

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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.