Part B Insider - 2021 Issue 4
Reader Questions: Add These Inpatient Codes to Your COVID Telehealth List
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Article Overview
This article addresses a reader question about whether certain inpatient telehealth evaluation and management services can be reported to Medicare during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It is useful for coders, billers, compliance staff, and practice managers who need a high-level view of Medicare telehealth coverage changes and where to find current CMS telehealth resources.
Why This Topic Matters
Medicare telehealth coverage changed during the public health emergency, and inpatient E/M services were part of those temporary updates. Understanding the scope of the change helps billing and compliance teams review telehealth encounters against current Medicare guidance.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus on Medicare telehealth coverage for inpatient E/M services during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- How the article frames a question-and-answer format for a coding and reimbursement concern.
- Where the article directs readers to find the CMS telehealth services resource list.
- The general context for temporary Medicare telehealth updates discussed in the article.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Compliance staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
Code Ranges Discussed
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