COVID-19 – Coronavirus Disease Information
Click on the below links for more information on Telehealth & other COVID-19 items
Check with the Insurance Companies for their current rules.
Note: Information is being updated often so please check back for updates
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Cost Sharing waivers, Why and when to use Modifier CS and More…
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Re-opening Your Medical Practice
6 Keys to Sustaining Your Practice Through the Pandemic
Checklist for Reopening Your Medical Office
5-Tips-for-Reopening-Your-Medical-Office
Collecting Patient Payments During Economic Hardships
Telehealth – Dates that these will be allowed until
UnitedHealthcare Telehealth; Summary of COVID-19 Dates by Program
State of Illinois Information
Governor J. B. Pritzker Issues Critical Telehealth Executive Order regarding Behavioral Health
These are for the State of Illinois, check your local State Government website for local information
State of Illinois COVID-19 Response
State of Indiana Information
Indiana State Department of Health
Insurance Plans and Telephone Visits (Telehealth/Telemedicine) Information
Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – March 17, 2020
Telephone Visits (Telehealth/Telemedicine) in Medisoft
Aetna is also expanding coverage of telemedicine visits
BCBS of IL Telehealth Expansion Program from 3/12/2020
Cigna Behavioral Health Announcement about Modifier 95
Note the Place of Service is 02 or 10 for Medicare Plans
Cigna Coronavirus Resource Center
Humana Takes Steps to Care for Members in Response to Coronavirus
OPTUM/United Behavioral Health and EAP Telehealth Policies
UnitedHealthcare Reimbursement Guidelines for Telehealth
UnitedHealthcare Provider Telehealth Policies
Telehealth and Telemedicine Policy – UnitedHealthcare Oxford Reimbursement Policy
Medicare Items
Medicare Telehealth Webinar Slides from May 27, 2020
Medicare Telehealth Webinar Questions & Answers from May 27, 2020
Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – March 17, 2020
Medicare General Practitioners Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
Note: CPT Codes 99431, 99422 & 99423 are for MD’s only
CPT Codes G2061, G2062 & G6023 are for Non-MDs & Psychologists
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain telehealth services
Tools to use
AMA Toolkit, Special coding advice (released 3/27/2020)
Doxy.me – The simple, free, and secure Telemedicine Solution
Integrated Health Care also offers a Cloud Solution to host your data & your office can access the data remotely.
Call 708-468-4070, Option 1 for information.
EMDs will offer UPDOX a Video Chat & Secure Text option for $49.00 Per provider, Per Month for 6 Months
Telehealth Solutions for Medisoft Customers
CDC & Business Information
CDC Guidance Business Response
3 types of Coronavirus scams to watch out for
BBB: Advice for Small Businesses
BBB tips on COVID-19 (coronavirus)
CMIT Solutions: Ready Yourself Now For Remote Work And Other Requirements
Coronavirus Covid-19 Considerations Telehealth Providers
eMDs’ position to the developing COVID-19 situation
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services press releases and updated Information
IRS Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. See their website for current information. Note, check your State’s website for their deadlines.
WE HOPE EVERYONE STAYS SAFE & HEALTHY DURING THIS ROUGH TIME!
Disclaimer: Integrated Health Care is not responsible for billing errors, corrections to the billing might need to be done as this is still being updated by the Insurance Companies.
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This is not a substitute for legal advice.
You should verify information using appropriate CMS and private payer resources, attorney, or other billing consultants/experts.
Information and Resources are being constantly updated. Keep yourself informed and stay abreast of developments
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