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.