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

Why This Topic Matters

If finalized, the proposals could expand how providers are reimbursed for communication- and technology-based encounters. The article helps readers track which kinds of remote services CMS is considering, what operational issues are highlighted, and where uncertainty remains in the proposed policy.

Article Sections

1. CMS expands tech-based coverage proposals

   Introduces the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule changes and the broader move toward virtual and video-based care. It also frames the policy context and the implementation concerns raised by experts.

2. Virtual check-in service

   Covers the proposed communication-based service for brief patient contact and the general compliance considerations discussed in the article. The section addresses timing, medical necessity, and possible use in care management contexts.

3. Store-and-forward image review

   Discusses the proposed remote evaluation of patient-submitted images or video and the settings in which it may apply. The section also outlines the article’s discussion of follow-up care and related billing concerns.

4. Interprofessional internet consultation codes

   Describes the proposed payment approach for provider-to-provider consultation services and the related changes to existing interprofessional codes. It also touches on consent, settings, and reporting considerations mentioned in the article.