Using Modifier 95 for Telehealth Makes Cents

An interim final rule published in the April 6, 2020, Federal Register explains how to bill telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). The final rule goes into great detail, explaining why the place of service (POS) code 02 is not being used for the PHE telehealth services and why the modifier 95 is needed.

CMS, COVID-19, Physicians, CodingDeidre FrithMay 11, 2020Telehealth, AAPC, phe

PROPOSED SINGLE-SET RVUs TO INCREASE PROFITS AND SIMPLIFY PRACTICES FOR MOST PRACTITIONERS

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is suggesting significant change to the payment methods for evaluation and management (E/M) visits. These changes could take place as soon as January 1, 2019 and could affect every medical provider from Nurse Practitioners to Podiatrists and more.

CMS, Physicians, E/M visitsDeidre FrithAugust 7, 2018CMS, RVU, Otolaryngology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, EHR, EHR documentation, Medicare, Medicaid, Nurse Practitioners, Podiatrists

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