decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2022 Issue 10 (October)
Virtual incident-to is an option through 2023
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Article Overview
This article discusses a temporary CMS waiver tied to the COVID-19 public health emergency that affects virtual direct supervision and, by extension, incident-to billing flexibility. It also notes the policy’s expected timeframe, references CMS’s request for comment in the proposed 2023 Medicare physician fee schedule, and situates the topic within broader Medicare and pandemic-era regulatory changes. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and medical billing professionals following Medicare supervision and compliance updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the status and duration of virtual direct supervision helps practices track billing flexibility under Medicare during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. The article is useful for organizations monitoring CMS policy changes and planning for supervision-related billing operations.
Article Sections
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Billing
Discusses the temporary CMS waiver, its connection to incident-to billing, and the expected timing of the policy under the public health emergency framework.
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Resources
Lists external reference materials related to the federal legislation and the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS pandemic-era waivers affected virtual supervision policies
- How the article frames the timing of the temporary policy
- What broader Medicare rulemaking document is mentioned in connection with the topic
- How the issue relates generally to incident-to billing and practice operations
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Professional coders
- Medical billing staff
- Compliance personnel
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