Effective for services starting March 6, 2020 and for the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicare will make payment for Medicare telehealth services furnished to patients in broader circumstances. These visits are considered the same as in-person visits and are paid at the same rate as regular, in-person visits.
Starting March 6, 2020 and for the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicare will make payment for professional services furnished to beneficiaries in all areas of the country in all settings.
The Medicare coinsurance and deductible would generally apply to these services. However, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) is providing flexibility for healthcare providers to reduce or waive cost-sharing for telehealth visits paid by federal healthcare programs.
All major credit cards accepted or your flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or health reimbursement account (HRA).
Questions? Call 901-759-2322 or email info@advanceddermatologymemphis.com.
A Telemedicine Appointment may be a great option for you if you need treatment for a skin condition when it is not an emergency.
This telemedicine service (virtual visit) offers consultations from one of our board-certified dermatologists.
Here’s how Telemedicine Appointments work and the steps you’ll need to take:
With most insurance plans, you have benefit coverage for Telemedicine Appointments (Virtual Visits) when:
If you have a commercial insurance plan or medicare, please check your plan materials or call the customer service number on the back of your member ID card to confirm coverage.
