2014 proposed fee schedule: Practices could use telehealth in place of face-to-face visit for TCM codes

Article Overview

This article discusses a CMS proposal in the 2014 physician fee schedule that would allow certain transitional care management services to be performed through telehealth rather than only in person. It explains the policy context, the affected service categories, and why the change could matter for practices, especially those serving patients in rural settings. The piece is relevant to physicians, billing staff, coders, and consultants following Medicare telehealth and post-discharge care policy.