Telehealth in Medicare: Policies and Procedures Fundamentals Training by Tonex
The “Telehealth in Medicare: Policies and Procedures” training by Tonex equips healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge about telehealth services in Medicare. Learn about reimbursement policies, billing and coding standards, and staying compliant with evolving regulations. This course provides practical insights to enhance service delivery, optimize workflows, and ensure adherence to Medicare telehealth guidelines.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand Medicare reimbursement for telehealth.
- Learn effective billing and coding practices.
- Stay updated on policy changes and regulations.
- Apply telehealth policies to real-world scenarios.
- Enhance compliance with Medicare standards.
- Improve service efficiency and patient care.
Audience:
Healthcare professionals, billing specialists, policy administrators, and telehealth providers.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Medicare Telehealth Reimbursement
- Definition of telehealth under Medicare
- Eligible services for reimbursement
- Telehealth coverage for rural areas
- Patient eligibility criteria
- Telehealth waivers and flexibilities
- Payment rates for telehealth visits
Module 2: Billing and Coding for Telehealth
- Overview of CPT and HCPCS codes
- Modifiers for telehealth claims
- Handling rejected claims
- Best practices for documentation
- Coding for virtual check-ins
- Challenges in telehealth billing
Module 3: Regulatory Requirements for Telehealth
- HIPAA compliance for telehealth
- Licensing across state lines
- Credentialing and privileging
- Fraud prevention and audits
- Informed consent processes
- Emergency-use policies
Module 4: Policy Updates and Implications
- Recent Medicare policy changes
- Updates in telehealth reimbursement rules
- Expanding telehealth coverage areas
- Legislative impacts on telehealth
- Future policy trends
- Addressing gaps in telehealth policy
Module 5: Enhancing Telehealth Operations
- Integrating telehealth in practice
- Technology requirements for telehealth
- Patient engagement strategies
- Training staff for telehealth services
- Data analytics for telehealth
- Workflow optimization
Module 6: Addressing Challenges in Telehealth
- Overcoming technical barriers
- Addressing patient access issues
- Legal risks in telehealth
- Ethical considerations
- Managing telehealth costs
- Balancing telehealth and in-person care
Register today for Tonex’s “Telehealth in Medicare: Policies and Procedures” course and gain the expertise to optimize telehealth services in your organization!