News | Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Article from ACC.org
Responding to the COVID-19 emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced implementation of new telehealth flexibility authorized by the supplemental appropriations bill that passed March 6. These changes will allow clinicians to both care for patients who may be infected with COVID-19 and to exercise caution with all patients by keeping people out of waiting rooms where they may be exposed to the virus. This is a particularly helpful tool for seniors with underlying cardiovascular conditions that are known to have poorer prognoses.
CMS's fact sheet and FAQ document explain Medicare telehealth waivers and other telemedicine program waivers in detail. Some of the services mentioned can be found in ACC's coding quick tips on the COVID-19 hub. Of note, key items for cardiovascular practices include:
This new flexibility should help those who are rapidly implementing telehealth in the cardiology clinic.
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