CMS Debuts New Telehealth Code, Offers ICD-10 Insight

Why This Topic Matters

It helps healthcare billing and coding professionals track CMS operational updates that can affect claim reporting, telehealth service availability, and ICD-10 transition planning. The article also reflects how CMS communicates implementation guidance through Open Door Forum calls and transmittals.

Article Sections

1. Telehealth code update

   Discusses a CMS update related to Medicare telehealth billing and the introduction of a new HCPCS option for a specific service category.

2. Prep for ICD-10 now, CMS urges

   Covers CMS messaging on ICD-10 readiness, planning, and internal coordination efforts, along with general implementation support resources.

3. Use final date for TCM codes

   Summarizes a forum discussion about transitional care management claim reporting, including date-of-service questions and follow-up clarification topics.