Becker's Healthcare March 27, 2020
The American Medical Association recently released a coding guide to help providers process payments for telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic.
The document outlines 11 different scenarios for treating patients through telehealth as well as the necessary codes for qualifying for Medicare reimbursement.
Earlier this month, the Trump administration expanded Medicare telehealth coverage for beneficiaries. Beginning March 6, CMS is paying physicians for telehealth at the same rate as in-person visits for all diagnoses, not just services related to COVID-19.
The first two scenarios described by the AMA provide guidance for when a patient comes to into the office and is tested for COVID-19 as well as when a patient comes into the office and is redirected to a testing...
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