Telemedicine services / Eligible sites and providers

Why This Topic Matters

Telehealth billing depends on where the patient is located, what type of facility is involved, and which practitioners may furnish the service. Understanding these eligibility and claim-reporting basics helps support accurate Medicare claims processing and policy compliance.

Article Sections

1. Originating site eligibility

   Discusses the general Medicare telehealth location requirements for the patient and the types of facilities that may serve in this role. Also notes a limited exception tied to certain federal telemedicine participation.

2. Originating site billing

   Covers the facility fee billing concept associated with the originating site and related Medicare claims processing guidance.

3. Distant site practitioners and claims

   Summarizes the practitioner categories that may furnish telehealth services from the distant site and the claim reporting element referenced for telehealth services.

4. Payment considerations

   Describes general reimbursement and patient liability concepts for professional services furnished by the distant site practitioner.