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DISCLAIMER: THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGANCY (PHE) OFFICALLY ENDED 05/11/2023.

INFORMED CONSENT SUGGESTION FOR TELE-MEDICINE:

American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/informed-consent-checklist

BCBS/BCN MICHIGAN TELE-MEDICINE:

Register for an account Availity at https://www.availity.com/. Once you are in their site, you can

Register for an account at Availity at https://www.availity.com/.  Once you are in their site, you can search for BCBSM information under "Payer Spaces".

BCBS/BCN MICHIGAN ALLOWS AUDIO-ONLY THERAPY (SEE BELOW):

covid-19-telehealth-behavioral-health-providers 03252020 (pdf)Download
covid-19-msg-clarification-of-telehealth-policy webDenis broadcast message 03252020 (pdf)Download
covid-19-msg-telehealth-overview-guide-available webDenis broad cast message 03202020 (pdf)Download

BCBS/BCN DOWNLOADS

BCBS covid-19-telehealth-behavioral-health-providers_REVISED JUNE 2021 (pdf)Download
Telemedicine Services Mar 2020 (pdf)Download
TELEMEDICINE INFO FROM BCBS (pdf)Download
Telemedicine Policy2018_BCBS (pdf)Download
The Record - Clarification_ Telephone s.. (pdf)Download
The Record - New place-of-service code for telemedicine (pdf)Download
BCN PROVIDER MANUAL CHAPTER 14 CLAIMS REVISED FEB 2020 (pdf)Download

MEDICARE TELE-MEDICINE:

CMS (MEDICARE) PRESS RELEASES:

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/additional-backgroundsweeping-regulatory-changes-help-us-healthcare-system-address-covid-19-patient


https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/trump-administration-makes-sweeping-regulatory-changes-help-us-healthcare-system-address-covid-19 


https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-takes-action-nationwide-aggressively-respond-coronavirus-national-emergency


https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/president-trump-expands-telehealth-benefits-medicare-beneficiaries-during-covid-19-outbreak

CMS FAQs

https://edit.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-telehealth-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-31720.pdf 

Medicare Learning Network Telehealth Services link:

https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/b2c31942-2270-4b33-84b4-efaa2f2c4f7d/downloads/Telehealth-Services-Text-Only_Medicare.pdf?ver=1585716355169

Other Medicare links:

For information about "Telehealth services payable under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule when furnished via telehealth" go to: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes?fbclid=IwAR0GpzK4gMlGyqruKyb7kvDYcLDeQRmz4_1UmuCu_is11i-TGfPUiolIobY


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsp5tIFnYHk&feature=youtu.be (Medicare Coverage and Payment of Virtual Services video by Medicare added 05/08/2020)


https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-19-physicians-and-practitioners.pdf 


https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth


https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/TelehealthSrvcsfctsht.pdf


https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet?fbclid=IwAR1RLl2WNCPB0zuvuGoZTqkJvV9gZZxKrpcV_KGom5jrWOffAldMAqQQEw4


https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/b2c31942-2270-4b33-84b4-efaa2f2c4f7d/downloads/Telehealth-Services-Text-Only_Medicare.pdf?ver=1585716355169

OTHER INSURANCES TELE-MEDICINE POLICY LINKS

CARELON (FORMERLY BEACON HEALTH AND VALUE OPTIONS)

https://www.beaconhealthoptions.com/coronavirus/provider-resources/ 

CIGNA

https://static.cigna.com/assets/chcp/resourceLibrary/behavioralResources/doingBusinessWithCigna/cbhDbwcCOVID-19.html


https://static.cigna.com/assets/chcp/resourceLibrary/medicalResourcesList/medicalDoingBusinessWithCigna/medicalDbwcCOVID-19.html

HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN (HAP)

https://www.hap.org/providers/covid19-coronavirus 

MAGELLAN

https://www.magellanprovider.com/news-publications/spotlight/crisis.aspx

MCLAREN

https://www.mclarenhealthplan.org/Uploads/Public/Documents/HealthPlan/documents/MHP%20Documents/Provider%20Manual%202019.pdf

MEDICAID (MICHIGAN)

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/telemedicine/index.html


MIDHHS  Bulletin regarding Telemedicine Link:


https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/b2c31942-2270-4b33-84b4-efaa2f2c4f7d/downloads/MCD%20Telemedicine%20Policy%20MSA%2020-09.pdf?ver=1585716355169 

Priority Health

https://www.priorityhealth.com/provider/manual/services/bh/telemedicine 

MISCELLANEOUS LINKS:

CDC LINK:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

DISCLAIMER:

Integrity Billing, LLC does not guarantee the validity of information contained on this web-page or the links provided.   There is no guarantee of payment for services rendered, actual benefits can only be determined after the carrier receives a claim.  Benefits are subject to all contract limitations and the member's eligibility status on the date of service.  All services are subject to state and/or federal mandate/regulations, licensing, medical necessity, contract limitations, and exclusions (e.g. payment of premium).  This information is solely for the purpose as a starting place for clinicians and staff to begin their own research regarding telemedicine, coding, and payment options.   Please contact each insurance directly for their medical policy regarding telemedicine and the procedure for billing of said services.


We are unable to recommend any HIPAA compliant telemedicine software.

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