View a patient’s pic? Under CMS proposal, you can get paid for that

Why This Topic Matters

The proposal could affect how practices bill for technology-enabled encounters and consultations, so readers need to understand what CMS is considering, which service categories are involved, and what implementation issues were raised in the article.

Article Sections

1. CMS proposal for technology-based services

   Introduces the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule changes and the broader move toward virtual and video-based care. Summarizes the context for the new service categories discussed in the article.

2. Virtual check-in service

   Describes the proposed patient communication service and the circumstances CMS discusses for reporting it. Covers general timing, patient-initiated use, and related administrative considerations.

3. Remote review of patient-submitted images or video

   Reviews the proposed service for assessing recorded images or video submitted by a patient. Discusses its intended use cases and the general bundling and timing issues raised in the article.

4. Interprofessional internet consultation codes

   Summarizes proposed payment for physician-to-physician consultation services conducted through electronic communication. Covers the broader interprofessional service category and related operational concerns noted in the article.