2024 Telehealth & Telemedicine Update: CPT Codes, Reimbursement, and Compliance Strategies!

In the wake of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending on last year, the rules and regulations surrounding Telehealth and Telemedicine services have undergone significant changes, particularly affecting reimbursement rates. As healthcare organizations navigate the evolving Digital Health landscape, many face challenges in adapting to these new standards and ensuring compliance.

This session by industry renowned speaker, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CRC, CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD10-CM/PCS Trainer is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to optimize Telehealth and Telemedicine services within your organization. Toni will discuss the 2024 updates, focusing on the critical post-PHE compliance considerations. This webinar will provide you with actionable insights to successfully operationalize digital health services, understand the latest reimbursement pathways, and identify which insurance companies are providing coverage in 2024.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to effectively integrate these services into your practice, ensuring both compliance and financial viability in the post-PHE era.

Webinar Objectives

Navigating the complexities of Telehealth and Telemedicine reimbursement is a challenging and time-intensive task due to the ever-evolving rules and extensive requirements. With CMS and commercial insurance payers frequently updating their policies and coverage criteria, staying informed is crucial. This session will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles, enabling you to effectively implement and manage telehealth services, distinguish between telehealth and telemedicine, and identify which insurance companies will offer reimbursement in 2024.

Webinar Highlights

• Explore the distinctions between telehealth and telemedicine services for 2024.
• Define and differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous technologies, with relevant examples.
• Identify applicable CPT and Place of Service codes for telehealth and telemedicine in 2024.
• Discuss the originating and distant site restrictions for telehealth and telemedicine in 2024.
• Outline the payers that provide coverage for telehealth and telemedicine services in 2024.
• Discuss the qualifications required to render telehealth and telemedicine services in 2024.
• Detail the infrastructure requirements for operational telehealth and telemedicine services in 2024.
• Review the appropriate telehealth and telemedicine modifiers to use in 2024.
• Analyze the reimbursement rates for telehealth and telemedicine in 2024.
• Break down the clinical documentation requirements for telehealth and telemedicine services in 2024.
• Address post-PHE regulatory considerations for medical providers and practices in 2024.
• Outline best practices for ensuring compliance when reporting telehealth and telemedicine services in 2024.

Who Should Attend

• Credentialing Specialists
• Enrollment Specialists
• Contracting Specialists
• Operations Leadership
• Practice Administrators
• Office Managers
• Medical Practices
• Accountable Care Organizations
• Medical Societies
• Medical Associations