Expect new telehealth codes, modifiers and descriptors in 2027

Why This Topic Matters

Organizations that provide, bill, or administer Medicare telehealth services may need to track the proposed changes, related agency guidance, and the dates described in the rulemaking.

Article Sections

1. Telehealth an option for 5 proposed codes

   Covers proposed telehealth services and the agency's discussion of existing services and future requests to add services.

2. Details for new telehealth modifiers TBD

   Discusses planned telehealth modifiers associated with certain virtual-platform arrangements and the status of further agency guidance.

3. Critical care consults will match CPT times

   Covers proposed descriptor and structure changes for telehealth critical care consultations in relation to CPT critical care services.