Practices could use telehealth in place of face-to-face visit for TCM codes

Why This Topic Matters

The proposal could affect how practices deliver and document follow-up care after hospital discharge, especially for patients in rural areas. It also highlights possible changes to telehealth access rules that may influence Medicare billing operations and patient access planning.

Article Sections

1. Transitional care management

   Discusses proposed Medicare telehealth changes affecting transitional care management and the broader context of the 2014 physician fee schedule. It also addresses related office/outpatient evaluation and management services.

2. Telehealth for rural HPSAs

   Covers proposed updates to telehealth originating-site eligibility in rural health professional shortage areas and related geographic definitions. It also notes the policy goal of improving access for Medicare beneficiaries in rural settings.