decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 4 (April)
Telehealth-based E/M encounters, psychotherapy services gain dollars
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Article Overview
This piece examines Medicare claims data showing rising use of telehealth for patient encounters, including office-based evaluation and management and psychiatric services. It is useful for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and telehealth stakeholders who want a high-level view of which service categories were commonly reported, how payment patterns changed, and how Medicare reporting evolved over time.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth utilization and reimbursement trends affect coding, billing workflows, and compliance monitoring across physician and behavioral health settings. The article also places the discussion in the context of Medicare reporting changes, making it relevant for organizations tracking telehealth claim submission practices.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare claims data can be used to track telehealth service volume and payment trends.
- Which broad categories of services were commonly associated with telehealth reporting.
- How Medicare reporting for telehealth evolved over the period discussed in the article.
- What types of specialties and service settings were represented in the claims review.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
- Telehealth program administrators
- Physician practices
- Behavioral health providers
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