Integrated Independent Physicians Network Update: Telehealth Alert from Payers

Mar 23, 2020 at 03:28 pm by pj


While physician offices are being overwhelmed with patient requests, the opportunity to manage non-COVID-19 patients' problems is a priority. CMS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Cigna, United Healthcare and Aetna have all released telemedicine information so physicians can take this opportunity to manage their patients more effectively during this time.

Facetime is great for this, as well as other telecommunications vehicles. The key is a face-to-face online patient visit. Most payers have suspended copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for telehealth visits.

Click links below to find the alerts/press releases from the major insurance companies, including applicable billing codes.

 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CMS Telehealth Fact Sheet

 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida

Florida Blue COVID-19 Update

 

Cigna

CIGNA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INTERIM BILLING GUIDANCE FOR PROVIDERS

 

UnitedHealthcare

UHC COVID-19 Diagnosis Coding and Reimbursement Update

 

Aetna

Aetna Telemedicine and Direct Patient Contact Information

 

 

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