decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2023 Issue 7 (July)
CMS lays plans for new telehealth list structure, code update policy
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Article Overview
This article explains CMS’s proposed overhaul of how the Medicare telehealth services list is organized and updated under the 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and providers who follow telehealth policy because it discusses the proposed permanent and provisional status framework, the process CMS would use to evaluate future additions, and related comment and submission timelines.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to telehealth list structure can affect which services remain eligible for telehealth billing and how future services are reviewed for inclusion. The article helps readers understand the policy direction CMS is taking and where stakeholders may need to monitor proposed-rule developments and deadlines.
Article Sections
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Telehealth
Overview of the Medicare telehealth services list and the current categories used to organize eligible services.
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Making codes ‘permanent’
Discussion of CMS’s proposed new permanent and provisional structure, along with the broader update process and submission timing for future telehealth list changes.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is proposing to reorganize the telehealth services list
- What categories or status designations are being replaced or introduced
- What general factors CMS says it will consider when reviewing future telehealth list requests
- Which stakeholders should pay attention to the proposed rule and timeline
- What deadlines and comment opportunities are associated with the proposal
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance professionals
- Physician billing staff
- Telehealth program administrators
- Healthcare consultants
- Physicians and other practitioners
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