mHealth Intelligence November 23, 2022
A modifier code known as CPT 93 gives researchers the ability to evaluate audio-only telehealth and ensure reliable healthcare delivery, according to a new article in Health Affairs.
A viewpoint article published in Health Affairs described the creation and benefits of the CPT Modifier 93 code for audio-only telehealth use among Medicaid beneficiaries.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries was not widespread. Further, barriers such as lack of access to the needed technology and the absence of needed digital skills resulted in Medicaid patients being less likely to participate in telehealth visits.
When the public health emergency struck, Medicaid agencies across the country revised their policies to expand access to telehealth services, including audio-only. An October...
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