tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 27

PHYSICIAN NOTES: Medicare Will Pay for Some Telehealth Services -- Get the Lowdown on How to Report Them

Plus: Federal Trade Commission extends the Red Flags Rule until November 1, giving you 3 more months to get ready. If you're confused about whether Medicare covers telehealth services, look no further. CMS recently released a MLN Matters fact sheet on the topic that can help guide the way. Keep in mind: CMS notes that Medicare beneficiaries "are eligible for telehealth services only if they are presented from an originating site located in a rural health professional shortage area or in a county outside of a Metropolitan Statistical Area." Allowable telehealth services include certain consults, office visits, psychotherapy...

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