CMS broadened access
to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range
of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare
facility. The 1135 waiver expanded Medicare coverage for office, hospital, and
other visits furnished via telecommunications and information technology across
the country and including in the patient's place of residence.
- Learn
new codes and modifier usage to bill properly and receive maximum reimbursement
for telehealth services.
- Review coverage types
- Explore telecommunications methods
- HIPAA Privacy and Security guidance
The
policy and payment landscape around telehealth continues to be complex. This
class will help ensure accurate reimbursement for your providers. Learn what
types of telehealth and virtual communication services can be offered through
various telecommunication methods, and what coverage, reimbursement
requirements, and limitations are being set by private payers.
HIPAA privacy and security regulations will be enforced for
telehealth services once the pandemic has subsided. Get guidance and
recommendations from the AMA and OIG as well as information on the emergency
declarations affecting telehealth across all payers.
Earn 3 PMI CEUs for attendance at this program. Practice Management Institute grants CEUs for its certified professionals based on total number of instructional hours (1 CEU per hour of classroom instruction). CEUs may be applied to annual recertification requirements, as directed in the certification renewal requirements for your credential(s).