tci E/M Coding Alert - 2020 Issue Q2

Guidelines: Understand Telehealth by Studying These 3 Scenarios

Make modifier mistakes a thing of the past. Virtual check-ins. POS modifiers. There’s a lot to understand when coding telehealth. And during this public health emergency (PHE), it’s more important than ever that you get it right. Take a look at these three typical telehealth encounters, and see how they can help you navigate Medicare and private payer guidelines pre- and post-PHE. Scenario 1: A patient with a simple medical condition describes the condition to a provider in real time using a secure two-way video and audio platform. The physician diagnoses the patient’s condition, offers a...

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