Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 26
Reader Question: Don't Hold Your Breath for Medicare Phone Call Pay
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Article Overview
This brief Q&A discusses Medicare’s treatment of physician telephone call billing and points readers to the fee schedule and CMS manual guidance. It is useful for coders, billers, and physicians who need a quick understanding of how telephone-related services are addressed across Medicare and some private payer settings.
Why This Topic Matters
Telephone-related services can be a source of confusion because payer treatment may differ. This article helps readers verify coverage status and understand where to look for official Medicare guidance before assuming payment is available.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare classifies physician telephone call services in general
- Where to check Medicare fee schedule status information
- How CMS manual guidance relates telephone services to other physician work
- Why payer policies may differ for these services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
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