WSI previously published an article about expanding eligible telemedicine services due to COVID-19. After receiving several follow-up questions from providers, WSI is providing clarification on the types of telemedicine services and billing codes allowed for the duration of the emergency declaration.
General Information
- WSI developed these guidelines based on a recent waiver authority issued by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Originating site may include the injured employee’s home.
- Bill must include appropriate HCPCS or CPT code and Place of Service 02.
- Medical documentation must accompany the bill and support the telemedicine service charged.
Telehealth Visit
- Description: Visit with a provider using an interactive audio-video or audio only telecommunication system.
- Telehealth services must have modifier -95 appended to applicable service line item(s).
- Common telehealth visit codes include:
- 99201-99215 (Office or other outpatient services)
- G0425-G0427 (Telehealth consultations, emergency department or initial inpatient)
- G0406-G0408 (Follow-up inpatient telehealth consultations
- A provider may review CMS’ Covered Telehealth Services for Public Health Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic for a complete list. WSI will honor a code from this list if the code is reimbursable in accordance with WSI Fee Schedule.
Virtual Check-In
- Description: Brief communication with a provider via telephone or other telecommunication device to decide whether an injured employee needs to have an office visit or other service; remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images submitted by an injured employee.
- Billable Codes:
- 99441-99443 (Non-face-to-face telephone services)
- G2012 (Brief communication technology-based service)
- G2010 (Remote evaluation of recorded video or images)
E-Visit
- Description: Communication initiated by an injured employee to a provider through a portal.
- Billable Codes:
- 99421-99423 (Online digital E&M service)
- 98970-98972 (Qualified nonphysician online digital E&M service)
- G2061-G2063 (Qualified nonphysician online assessment)
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