decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2021 Issue 4 (April)
Latest telehealth-approved codes arrive after year of lobbying, education
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Article Overview
This article explains how CMS expanded the telehealth-approved code list during the COVID-19 public health emergency after sustained advocacy from ASHA and other patient-rights stakeholders. It is relevant to coders, billers, speech-language pathology and audiology practices, and compliance teams that track Medicare telehealth policy updates, provider eligibility, and affected service categories.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth policy changes during the PHE affected what services could be furnished remotely and who could bill them. Understanding these updates helps practices stay aligned with Medicare telehealth coverage and documentation expectations.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS expanded telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency
- The role of ASHA and other stakeholders in advocating for additional telehealth services
- Which broad service categories were included in the telehealth update
- How policy and provider eligibility changes affected reporting opportunities for practices
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Speech-language pathology practices
- Audiology practices
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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