2022 Omnibus Package now extends Telehealth services through December 31, 2024 without regards to the public health emergency (PHE).

Split-shared visits are only allowed in the facility setting. CMS has extended the rule set in 2022 to 2023.

Now that CMS has implemented its Final Rule for 2023, ALL visits will match the general framework of the office/outpatient E&M visits, including inpatient and observation visits, emergency department (ED) visits, nursing facility visits, domiciliary or rest home visits, and home visits.

CMS Soon To Announce Permanent Telehealth Expansions. Watch for the announcement in July from HHS. Please click on the following hyperlink for more information: EM Guidelines

HHS OIG Announces Advanced Care Planning Audit. Please make sure you are documenting properly when you bill for Advanced Care Planning (99497/99498). Let us know if we can be of help! Please click on the following hyperlink for more information: EM Guidelines

CMS has announced changes the telemedicine rules effective back to March 6, 2020. We have attached the following guide for providers and billers. We hope it is helpful. Let us know if you have any questions. We will be happy to help! Stay safe! Please click on the following hyperlink for more information: EM Guidelines

The AMA has announced that they will be changing the Evaluation & Management Guidelines that have been in place all the way back to 1995. Their intent is to dramatically reduce the documentation burden of the history and physical exam, while placing all emphasis on Medical Decision Making to determine the correct E&M visit code. [...]

CMS has announced that they will be changing the Evaluation & Management Guidelines that have been in place all the way back to 1995. Their intent is to dramatically reduce the documentation burden of the history and physical exam. Please click on the following hyperlink for more information: EM Guidelines