General Surgery Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 4
Clip And Save: Get the Scoop on 2017 Telehealth Updates with This Handy Rundown
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Article Overview
This article reviews 2017 telehealth-related updates affecting Medicare and CPT reporting. It covers the expansion of virtual care options, the introduction of a telehealth place-of-service code, and the associated modifier guidance discussed by CMS and AMA resources. The piece is aimed at coders, billing staff, and providers who need to understand how telehealth reporting changed for claims submitted in 2017.
Why This Topic Matters
Telehealth claims are sensitive to place of service, code selection, and modifier use, so understanding these updates helps reduce denials and supports accurate reporting under Medicare and other payer policies.
What You Will Learn
- How 2017 guidance expanded telehealth reporting options
- Why place-of-service reporting matters for telehealth claims
- What general categories of telehealth modifiers and code indicators were highlighted
- How Medicare and CPT resources framed approved telemedicine services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physicians and clinical practices
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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