E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 2
Part B Reimbursement: Telehealth Continues to Dominate in 2021
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Article Overview
This piece explains major 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes affecting Part B reimbursement, especially telehealth expansion and office/outpatient E/M policy updates. It is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinicians who need a broad understanding of CMS final-rule changes, coverage developments, and documentation expectations tied to Medicare services during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights reimbursement and policy changes that affect Medicare billing operations, service availability, and documentation practices. It is relevant to organizations adapting to CMS final-rule updates, telehealth flexibilities, and scrutiny of claims and records in 2021.
Article Sections
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Take a Look at Finalized E/M Changes
Summarizes the 2021 office/outpatient E/M policy updates in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and discusses their reimbursement context.
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Telehealth Remains Front and Center in 2021 Policies
Reviews telehealth-related policy updates in the final rule, including Medicare telehealth list changes, temporary provisions, and related CMS activity.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule affected Part B reimbursement policy
- What types of telehealth updates CMS finalized for Medicare
- Which broad office/outpatient E/M changes were addressed in the article
- Why documentation remains important for telehealth and related services
- How CMS positioned telehealth policy in relation to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practices
- Healthcare administrators
- Telehealth program staff
Codes Discussed
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