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Find out When Audio-Only Visits Still Qualify for E/M Payment

Published on Mon Aug 03, 2026

Question: I’m reviewing a telehealth encounter where the provider documented a 15-minute audio-only visit with an established patient for follow-up of hypertension and medication management. The documentation supports medical decision making (MDM), and the provider notes that the patient does not have access to video technology. I know telehealth rules have changed since the end of the public health emergency [...]
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