CMS Update 4-2-20
Telemedicine and COVID-19 FAQ
Updated: April 1, 2020 9:45 pm
On March 30, CMS – released an interim rule with other changes.
First, all of these changes are effective March 1, 2020. CMS is changing the place of service for claims. Do not use POS 02 for CMS telehealth claims, use the place of service that would have been used if the patient had been seen face-to-face.
This means, if it is an office visit, you will be paid the higher, non-facility rate, not the facility rate. This is about $20 difference for office visits billed with POS 11. CMS now says to use modifier 95 on the claim.
