Modifiers tell the tale of audio/video vs. audio-only telehealth service
Telehealth services for Medicare Part B soared under the expansions that were first enacted during the COVID-19 public health emergency and have been extended by Congress several times. The expansions and waivers included coverage of audio-only services, including the popular telephone E/M services (99441-99443), which CMS reimbursed at rates equivalent to an office/other outpatient E/M encounter.
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