decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2025 Issue 10 (October)
AMA fears physicians are improperly reporting online A/M services
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Article Overview
This article discusses an AMA/CPT Assistant clarification focused on reporting online digital evaluation and management services and online assessment and management services, with attention to how those services relate to physicians, qualified health care professionals, and clinical staff. It also notes broader updates affecting other non-face-to-face services and upcoming remote monitoring guidance. The piece is relevant to coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and practices that use Medicare telehealth-adjacent services.
Why This Topic Matters
Health care organizations need to understand which professionals may report certain online and remote services, especially when Medicare coverage and reporting rules are changing. The article highlights areas where practices may need to review documentation, billing workflows, and compliance processes for non-face-to-face care.
Article Sections
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Coding
Overview of the coding issue and the context driving increased attention to non-face-to-face services. Introduces the general service categories discussed in the article.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames reporting concerns for online digital services and related assessment and management services.
- Why the topic is relevant for practices using non-face-to-face patient communication services.
- What broader remote service updates the article says practices should monitor.
- Who the article identifies as the intended audience for reporting clarification and compliance awareness.
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Qualified health care professionals
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Practice managers
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