Temporary Telehealth Codes Ending November 20, 2021
Date: 11/18/21
The Division of Medicaid (DOM) is ending coverage of the Temporary Telehealth Procedure Codes effective Saturday, November 20, 2021, which aligns with the end of Mississippi’s COVID-19 State of Emergency. Beginning with dates of service on and after November 21, 2021, Telehealth interactions must be live, interactive, and audiovisual. Providers should refer to the Mississippi Medicaid State Plan and Administrative Code Part-225 for DOM’s regular Telehealth policy requirements.
Telehealth Security Requirements / HIPPA – To ensure continued access to telehealth services, DOM will continue to allow providers to operate under the enforcement discretion provided by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the United States of Health and Human Services (HSS) on March 17, 2020, for the remainder of the federal public health emergency (PHE).
Temporary Telehealth Service Codes | ||
Code | Code Description | Effective End Date |
G2010 | Remote evaluation of recorded video and/or images submitted by an established patient (e.g., store and forward), including interpretation with follow-up with the patient within 24 business hours, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an e/m service | 11/20/2021 |
G2012 | Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E&M service | 11/20/2021 |
99441 | Telephone E&M service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report E&M services provided 5-10 mins | 11/20/2021 |
99442 | Telephone E&M service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report E&M services provided for established patient 11-20 mins | 11/20/2021 |
99443 | Telephone E&M service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report E&M services provided for established patient 21-30 mins | 11/20/2021 |
If you have any questions, please contact Conduent Provider and Beneficiary Services at 800-884-3222.