Becker's Healthcare April 26, 2024
Paige Haeffele

Medical coding is finicky in its own right, and when telehealth is added to the mix, the process becomes even more complex.

In order to be properly reimbursed, there are specific requirements that must be met for care provided via telehealth.

Here is what anesthesiologists — and physicians in general — need to know about the rules and regulations of telehealth coding, according to an April 15 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health.

Medicare Part B pays for services that a physician or practitioner provides “via 2-way, interactive technology,” according to a February 2024 Medicare Learning Network article cited by Coronis. Coronis notes that telehealth substitutes for an in-person visit and generally involves two-way, HIPAA-compliant audio-visual...

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Topics: Digital Health, HIM (Health Inf Mgmt), Physician, Provider, RCM (Revenue Cycle Mgmt), Technology, Telehealth
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