The CDC is providing guidance on how to contain the spread, but the guidance on how to approach day-to-day operations for normality of our practices has not been made so readily available. This resource page provides the information you need to continue patient care during the pandemic.
Steps to implement virtual schedules, coding guidance, contingency plan information, and much more guidance in print format or training videos for you and your team.
• CDC Page with a lot of info for patients and providers
• CDC is the one who released the ICD-10-CM guidance for testing
• AMA released a CPT Assistant document specific to the codes for testing with an awesome FAQ section
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) medicare provider enrollment relief frequently asked questions
• Medicare coverage and payment of virtual services
• Video from CMS that explains telehealth
• AHIP (the hospital advocacy group) list of private payer coverage policies listed for COVID-19 – updated regularly
• Compliant telemedicine software
• COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist
• FAQs on availability and usage of telehealth services through private health insurance coverage in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Interim Final Rule published into the Federal Register on April 6, 2020
• Clinician letter and updated elective surgery recommendations