decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
Ask the Expert: Providing telehealth via Internet teleconferencing
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Article Overview
This premium article examines Medicare telehealth delivery through Internet teleconferencing and the related privacy and technology considerations. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and clinicians who need to understand how Medicare telehealth requirements are discussed by CMS and a Medicare administrative contractor, along with references to the broader telehealth coverage expansion described in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth technology choices can affect Medicare billing, compliance, and patient privacy. The article helps readers understand the general policy and coverage context surrounding telehealth communication methods and newly expanded telehealth service categories.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare telehealth communication technology is discussed in relation to privacy and security
- How contractor-level interpretations can affect telehealth technology decisions
- What kinds of telehealth-related service categories were noted as expanded under Medicare
- Which official sources are referenced for telehealth and fee schedule guidance
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance personnel
- Physicians and clinical staff
- Practice managers
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