decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2020 Issue 3 (March)
CMS breaks telehealth barriers for COVID-19: Home visits allowed, no co-pays
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS actions that expanded telehealth access during the COVID-19 public health emergency, with attention to Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and telehealth providers who need to understand the general scope of emergency policy changes, covered service categories, and related guidance sources.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track temporary Medicare telehealth policy changes that affect access to virtual visits, coverage administration, and billing workflow during the COVID-19 emergency.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS expanded telehealth access during the COVID-19 emergency
- Which broad Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage areas were affected
- What categories of telehealth-related E/M and virtual services CMS referenced
- How CMS guidance fit into the broader emergency response for providers and plans
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Compliance staff
- Telehealth providers
- Medicare Advantage plan administrators
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