by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Telehealth, Therapy
Last month, CMS released the “Medicare Part B” CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule outlining proposed changes which would take effect January 1, 2022. This proposed rule only applies to traditional Medicare and not Medicare Advantage plans. The... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 3, 2020 | COVID-19, PDPM, Reimbursement, Telehealth
Q: I understand that CMS has approved telehealth services for outpatient therapy as billable on institutional claims (UB-04). Are we still restricted from utilizing telehealth therapy services for our Medicare Part A beneficiaries? A: The Centers for Medicare... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 6, 2020 | Blog, CMS, COVID-19, Education, PDPM, Telehealth
Q: Now that CMS approved OT, PT, and SLPs for telehealth service delivery, can we start utilizing this distant service option for treatment delivery with appropriate patients? A: New guidance issued by CMS issued on April 30th acknowledges OT, PT, SLP... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Education, Telehealth
Q: Can practitioners provide Medicare telehealth services using their phones? A: Yes, for use of certain phones. Section 1135(b)(8) of the Social Security Act allows the Secretary to authorize use of telephones that have audio and video capabilities for the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Education, Telehealth
Q: Who are the Qualified Providers who are permitted to furnish telehealth services under the PHE waiver? A: The same health care providers are still permitted to furnish Medicare telehealth services under the waiver authority during the Public Health...