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How to get Reimbursed for Virtual Check-ins under HCPCS Code G2012
How to get Reimbursed for Virtual Check-ins under HCPCS Code G2012

In its Final Rule for the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule released on Friday, CMS introduced a new code, HCPCS G2012, allowing physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals (“QHCPs”) to be reimbursed for “virtual check-ins” with patients who aren’t sure whether or not their symptoms warrant an in-office visit. Learn more about virtual check-ins and how they can be used by practices.

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Medical Practice, Medicare, Physicians, Regulations, Reimbursement, Remote Patient Monitoring, Physician Fee ScheduleRebecca GwiltRemote Patient Monitoring, Remote Monitoring, virtual check-in, 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, QHCP, Qualified Health Care Professional, HCPCS G2012, Healthcare innovation, Coronavirus
Top Changes to 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Top Changes to 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (“2018 MPFS” or “Final Rule”) went into effect on January 1. Marked by new additions to the Telehealth codes and the un-bundling of Remote Patient Monitoring code CPT 99091, the 2018 MPFS provides plenty of opportunities for providers to grow their practice through digital medicine. This article outlines key changes to the new Rule. 

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Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth, CMS Programs, Physician Fee ScheduleKaitlyn O'ConnorNixon Law GroupMedicare, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telehealth, CMS, digital medicine