Reimbursement

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Example of approaches to reimbursement:

Requesting Provider:

  • As the Requesting Provider, bill using the appropriate E&M code 99211, as well as the time spent in telemedicine collaboration.
  • Charge a remote site facility fee Q3014.
  • Check to see if the patient's insurance company needs a prior authorization.
  • Note pre-auth info, along with the patient's insurance plan and ID# in the Question box as a courtesty to your consultant.

Consulting Provider:

  • Out-patient services:
    96150 initial assessment
    96151 reassessment
  • In-patient initial services:
    G0425 problem focused
    G0426 detailed, 50 min.
    G0427 comprehensive
  • In-patient followup services:
    G0406 for 15 min.
    G0407 for 25 min.
    G0408 for 35 min.
  • All require telehealth modifier
    GT for videoconferencing or
    GQ for store and forward.