See the full list of telehealth services (https://www. cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/ Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes) eligible to be furnished
via audio-only technology, including the telephone E/M codes.
Type of Service
What is the Service?
HCPCS/CPT Code
Patient Relationship with Provider
Medicare Telehealth Visits
A visit with a provider that uses telecommunication systems between a provider and a patient.
Common telehealth services include:
For new* or established patients
• 9 9202-99215 (Office or other outpatient visits) • G 0425-G0427 (Telehealth consultations, emergency department or initial inpatient) • G 0406-G0408 (Followup inpatient telehealth consultations furnished to beneficiaries in hospitals or SNFs)
Virtual CheckIn
A brief (5-10 minutes) check in with a patient’s practitioner via telephone or other telecommunications device to decide whether an office visit or other service is needed. A remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient.
• HCPCS code G2012
E-Visits
A communication between a patient and their provider through an online patient portal.
• 99421
*To the extent the 1135 waiver requires an established relationship. HHS will not conduct audits to ensure that such a prior relationship existed for claims submitted during this public health emergency
For established patients
• HCPCS code G2010
For established patients
• 99422 • 99423 • G2061 • G2062 • G2063
12.5 Resources
www.urologycarefoundation.org/order
There are a number of excellent resources available to help you remain current with the practice of urology. AUAUniversity (www.AUAnet.org/university) offers year-round access to a growing repository of valuable information through live and online educational opportunities. Other resources include:
If you have any questions, you may contact the AUA Coding Hotline at 1-866-746-4282 (Option 3) or via email at codinghotline@AUAnet.org.
• AUA Oral Board Review Course
auau.auanet.org/courses
• AUA Clinical Guidelines www.AUAnet.org/guidelines • NCCN Guidelines www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/default. aspx • AUA Coding and Reimbursement Resources www.AUAnet.org/practice-resources/coding-andreimbursement/coding-resources-and-information • Patient Education from the Urology Care Foundation
13. UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY The AUA is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and maintains a consistent presence in Washington, D.C. working with lawmakers and regulators to promote and preserve the interests of urologists. The AUA has a long history of promoting legislation and regulation that positively impacts urologists' ability to provide quality patient care. The AUA’s advocacy efforts are varied to ensure the interests of members are made known to a wide array of decision makers. Whether the AUA is contacting lawmakers on Capitol Hill or federal officials in government agencies, the AUA is supporting and defending the practice of urology. In addition to independent advocacy activities, the AUA often joins with other likeminded organizations and specialty societies, collaborating on issues of mutual interest and concern. These efforts are especially
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