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Alisa Dinneen

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Does anyone know if I can use an office visit e/m code, based on the documentation provided, if a patient is seen via web-cam?

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Thank you,
Alisa
 
Alisa Dinneen said:
Does anyone know if I can use an office visit e/m code, based on the documentation provided, if a patient is seen via web-cam?

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Thank you,
Alisa
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Are you referring to Telehealth services?

"For Medicare payment to occur, interactive audio and video telecommunications must be used, permitting real-time communication between the distant site physician or practitioner and the Medicare beneficiary. As a condition of payment, the patient must be present and participating in the telehealth visit."

There are additional requirements that can be found in section 190-

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c12.pdf
 
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