Recommendations / 02/12/2019

Where can I get Medicare for telehealth services?

1 You can get Medicare telehealth services at renal dialysis facilities and at home. 2 You can get Medicare telehealth services for certain emergency department visits at home. 3 You can get certain physical and occupational therapy services at home. 4 Medicare covers some services delivered via audio only devices.

What are the CPT codes for telehealth services?

Telehealth Services….. 7 Telehealth Services Billing and Payment (CPT) codes 90792, 90833, 90836, and 90838. Registered dietitians or nutrition professional. CPT only copyright 2018 American Medical Association.

What’s the phone number to call for Medicare?

Phone 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.

Can a telehealth service substitute for an in-person encounter?

Telehealth services substitute for an in-person encounter. ORIGINATING SITES An originating site is the location where a Medicare beneficiary gets physician or practitioner medical services through a telecommunications system. The beneficiary must go to the originating site for the

What does CMS mean by Medicare telehealth waiver?

and Section 1135 waiver authority, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) broadened access to Medicare telehealth services, so beneficiaries can get a wider range of services from their doctors and other clinicians without traveling to a health care facility.

Who is responsible for paying for telemedicine services?

Anyone who is a beneficiary of Part B qualifies for most telemedicine services. Just like in-person doctor visits and consultations with Medicare, you are responsible to pay for your portion of the cost for telemedicine services.