Resolved Current Verbal Consent Guidance

[ShaneikaK_41068]

Hi! I live in NJ and the Governor ended the PHE on June 9, 2021. Does anyone know if there was an update to verbal consent guidelines when providing Telehealth services. I looked on CMS, Novitas and the last updated FAQ's is from 2020. I don't think the guidelines have changed because it is still under the state of emergency umbrella but I want to be sure my organization is following current guidance. Thanks!

 

[Lori]

I do not recall any recent changes myself.

Billing for telehealth during COVID-19 | Telehealth.HHS.gov

Get information about changes to insurance coverage and related COVID-19 reimbursement for telemedicine and telehealth.

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MEDICARE TELEMEDICINE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACT SHEET | CMS

Medicare coverage and payment of virtual services INTRODUCTION:

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Resource - Telehealth

Telemedicine-“a two-way, real- time interactive communication between a patient and a physician or practitioner at a distant site through telecommunications equipment that includes, at a minimum, audio and visual equipment.” Telemedicine services may make up 2 distinct services, depending on...

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Resolved - Telemedicine

Is there a webinar on Telemedicine coding?

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[ShaneikaK_41068]

Lori,

Thank you so much for your awesome expertise! It is greatly appreciated! I am definitely signing up!

Shaneika