Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2020 Issue 15
Industry Notes: Get the Scoop on COVID-19 Counseling Payments
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS and CDC announcement about reimbursement for counseling services delivered after COVID-19 testing. It is relevant to physicians, billing staff, and other healthcare providers who need a high-level understanding of the policy update, the settings where it applies, and the general categories of counseling topics discussed in the release.
Why This Topic Matters
The update may affect how providers document and bill counseling that accompanies COVID-19 testing, so readers involved in coding, billing, and practice operations may want to review the official guidance and related resources.
What You Will Learn
- The general circumstances under which post-test counseling reimbursement was announced.
- Which provider types and care settings were referenced in the update.
- What broad counseling topics were included in the announcement and supporting checklist.
- Where to find the referenced CMS release and checklist resource.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physicians
- Healthcare administrators
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