Three significant changes that will affect reimbursement rates go into effect January 1, 2026:
Conversion factor changes
Relative Value Unit (RVU) efficiency adjustment
Practice Expense changes
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Reader Question: Report Your Televideo Services With Q3014
Question: Is there any way we can bill a “site” code in addition to the procedure when televideo services are provided?
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Answer: Telehealth, or telecommunication services, refers to the delivery of healthcare services using audio or video devices, typically in a live, two-way audiovisual conference between a patient and a provider who are at different locations. Telehealth encompasses a broad variety of technologies and tactics to deliver virtual medical, health, and education services.
The originating site refers to the location of the patient at the time of telehealth services. Medicare reimburses telehealth services only if the...
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