March 25, 2020
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AMA Releases Special Coding Advice Related to COVID-19
[From AMA 03/24/2020]
New
guidance from the AMA provides special coding advice during the COVID-19 public
health emergency. One resource outlines coding scenarios
designed to help health care professionals apply best coding practices. The
scenarios include telehealth services for all patients. Examples specifically
related to COVID-19 testing include coding for when a patient: comes to the office
for E/M visit, and is tested for COVID-19 during the visit; receives a
telehealth visit re: COVID-19 and is directed to come to physician office or
physician’s group practice site for testing; receives a virtual check-in/online
visit re: COVID-19 (not related to E/M visit), and is directed to come to
physician office for testing; and more. There is also a quick-reference
flowchart that outlines CPT reporting for COVID-19 testing.
A new web page on the AMA site also outlines CMS payment policies and regulatory flexibilities related to COVID-19. Check
the AMA COVID-19 resource center to stay up to date and for
additional resources.
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