POLICY: PG0473

ORIGINAL EFFECTIVE: 03/09/20

LAST REVIEW: 06/26/20

MEDICAL POLICY:

Telehealth Services-COVID-19 ADVANTAGE

Emergency expanded access to medical and behavioral health services

GUIDELINES This policy does not certify benefits or authorization of benefits, which is designated by each individual policyholder contract. Paramount applies coding edits to all medical claims through coding logic software to evaluate the accuracy and adherence to accepted national standards. This guideline is solely for explaining correct procedure reporting and does not imply coverage and reimbursement. This temporary policy documents Paramount’s Telehealth coverage and reimbursement including requirement of specific services related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The expansion supports diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, as well as minimizes unnecessary exposure to individuals needing medical care for other conditions. Reimbursement for the expanded set of services delivered through telehealth will be in place starting March 9, 2020 and expires on the expiration of the applicable state of emergency This policy applies to the Advantage Product line of business. This policy supersedes Paramount’s existing Medical Policy PG0142, while in effect.

DESCRIPTION Telemedicine and telehealth is the direct delivery of services where the physician or other healthcare professional and the patient are NOT at the same location. These services are delivered using electronic communications, information technology or using other communication devices. The service are via synchronous, interactive, real-time electronic communication that comprises both audio and video elements. TELEHEALTH An umbrella term for remote health care that may include health care education and administration as well as real-time clinical services. TELEMEDICINE A subset of telehealth, this describes real-time clinical health care services provided through electronic technology when distance separates the patient and health care provider. ONLINE VISITS A real-time (synchronous) two-way communication that is initiated by the patient to virtually connect a physician or other health care provider for a low complexity health care services.

ORIGINATING SITE An originating site is the physical location of an eligible patient receiving telehealth service furnished via a telecommunications system. The originating site is responsible for documenting the medical necessity of the health care service provided through the use of telemedicine, for securing the informed consent of the patient, and for developing and maintaining progress notes. DISTANT SITE Distant site is the physical location of the treating practitioner at the time a health care service is provided through the use a telecommunications system. The distant site is responsible for maintaining documentation of the health care service delivered through the use of telemedicine and for sending progress notes to the originating site for incorporation into the patient's records. The distant site must not be the same location as the patient. SYNCHRONOUS TELEHEALTH Real-time, interactive videoconferencing ASYNCHRONOUS TELEHEALTH Activities that do not have both audio and video elements in the definition of interactive videoconferencing (telehealth); telephone calls, images transmitted through fax, electronic mail.

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PLACE OF SERVICE “02” The location where health services and health related services are provided or received, through a telecommunication system. MODIFIER GT Via Interactive Audio and Video Telecommunications systems

POLICY Advantage Telemedicine/Telehealth services do not require a prior authorization. All Telemedicine/Telehealth services must be medically necessary and documented and in the applicable medical record in order to be reimbursable. Paramount may request documentation to support medical necessity reviews.

Advantage

Telehealth Services use an interactive audio and video telecommunications system that permits real-time communicating between the provider at the distant site and the member at the originating site. OR

Activities that are asynchronous and do not have both audio and video elements such as telephone calls, images transmitted via facsimile machine, electronic mail, and txt.

Remove current place of service restrictions – allow any POS, including 99 (keep restriction on POS 09)

Telehealth Services apply to all individuals with Medicaid regardless of their status as a new or existing patient.

No initial face-to-face visit is necessary to initiate services through telehealth. Where applicable, the requirement that an initial visit has to be face to face is suspended.

Prior to providing services to a patient through the use of telehealth, the provider should describe to the patient the potential risks associated with receiving treatment services via telehealth. The risks to be communicated to the patient should, at a minimum, include clinical aspects, security considerations, and confidentiality of information when receiving services via telehealth.

Telemedicine Providers are required to be licensed in the state where they are located and the state where the Member is located. Providers can only bill for services within their scope of license.

The practitioner site should have access to the medical records of the patient at the time of service to the greatest extent possible, and is responsible for maintaining documentation. If the medical record is not available, the practitioner site should create appropriate documentation and to the greatest extent possible, maintain existing documentation requirements.

Paramount par and non-par providers can provide Telehealth services, but the provider must be participating with Ohio Medicaid.

Originating Sites:

No limitation on the patient site, Including:

Practitioner’s office

Patient’s home (including but not limited to homeless shelter, assisted living facility, group home, or temporary lodging)

School

Federally qualified health center (FQHC), as defined in chapter 5160-28 of the Administrative Code

Rural health center

Primary care clinic

Family planning clinic

Outpatient hospital

Inpatient hospital

Nursing facility

Intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disability (ICF/IID) Distant Sites - Rendering Practitioners:

The distant sites is the physical location of the treating practitioner at the time a health care service is provided through the use of telehealth. The place of service will determine reimbursement per the contractual fee schedule.

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The practitioner site must be the practitioner's service location as reported to the Ohio department of Medicaid (ODM) in accordance with rule 5160-1-17.8 of the Administrative Code.

No limitation on the practitioner site Eligible Providers: Providers can only bill for services within their scope of license.

Medical Doctor

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Licensed Psychologist or a FQHC, as defined in Chapter 5160-28 of the Administrative Code.

Podiatrist

Professional medical groups

Physician Assistant

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Independently licensed behavioral health practitioners, and supervised behavioral health practitioners and trainees, as defined in OAC Chapter 5160-8-05

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

FQHC Providers, the rendering practitioner must be: o Medical Doctor, o Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or o Licensed Psychologist

The following ambulatory health care clinics (AHCC) o Public health department o Primary care clinic o Family planning clinic

Audiologist, audiologist assistants, and audiology aides

Occupational Therapist and occupational therapist assistants

Speech-language pathologist, speech language pathology aides, and individuals holding a conditional license, as defined in section 4753.071 of the Revised Code

Medical school program practitioners, as defined in OAC Chapter 5160-35

Applied Behavioral Analyst

Dietitians

Dentists

Professional Dental Groups

Private Duty Nurses

Rendering (but not billing) practitioners for telehealth, these individuals are not enrolled as Ohio Medicaid providers but employed or under contract with an enrolled provider to deliver critical support service, as such their services would be billed for under the supervising or attending practitioner:

o Home Health aides o Hospice aides o Registered Nurse in the home health or hospice setting o Licensed Practical Nurse in the home health or hospice setting o PT assistants, OT assistants, Audiology Aides, SLP Aids, SLP conditional licensee o Licensed health professionals, such as respiratory therapists and athletic trainers, who are not

enrolled as Ohio Medicaid providers but are employed or under contract with an enrolled provider to delivery critical support services.

o Private Duty Nurses o Respiratory therapist o Athletic trainers

Practitioners affiliated with community behavioral health centers

Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs)

Ambulatory health care clinics (AHCCS) as defined in OAC Chapter 5160-13, which include end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis clinics, family planning clinics, outpatient rehabilitations clinics, primary care clinics, public health department clinics, and speech-language-audiology clinic

Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Outpatient hospitals

Hospitals delivering outpatient hospital behavioral health (IPHBH) services, including psychiatric hospitals

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Community behavioral health centers that are certified by OhioMHAS

Providers of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) billing through the MCPs

Other participating and non-participating provides delivering services in the managed care program or fee-for-service (FFS), as designated by the director of the Ohio department of Medicaid (ODM)

Excluded Place of Service:

Penal facility or public institution such as jail or prison

The practice is a patient centered medical home as defined in OAC 5160-1-71

Facebook Live, Twitch, TikTok, and similar video communication applications are public facing, and should not be used in the provision of telehealth by covered health care provides.

Professional Coverage:

Codes Description Evaluation and Management Services

Evaluation and Management of a new patient or established patient described as “office or other outpatient visit” with medical decision-making not to exceed moderate complexity.

Office or other outpatient visits 99201 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient,

which requires these three key components: a problem focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99202 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Typically, 20 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99203 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a detailed history; a detailed examination; and medical decision making of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99204 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99205 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Typically, 60 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. Behavioral Health 84/95 Providers Telehealth only

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99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. Typically, 5 minutes are spent performing or supervising these services. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99212 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these three key components: a problem focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99213 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these three key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and moderate medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are low to moderate severity. Typically, 15 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99214 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these three key components: a detailed history; a detailed examination; and moderate medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Typically, 25 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

99215 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and high complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 40 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. Behavioral Health 84/95 Providers Telehealth only

Office and other outpatient consultations 99241 Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key

components: a problem focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 15 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)(newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99242 Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99243 Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key

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components: a detailed focused history; a detailed examination; and low complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate severity. Typically, 40 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99244 Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and moderate complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 60 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99245 Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and high complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 80 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Inpatient Consultations 99251 Inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three

key components: a problem focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 20 minutes spent at the beside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99252 Inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Typically, 40 minutes spent at the beside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99253 Inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: a detailed focused history; a detailed examination; and low complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate severity. Typically, 55 minutes are spent at the beside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99254 Inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and moderate complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 80 minutes are spent at the beside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

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(newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99255 Inpatient consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and high complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 110 minutes are spent at the beside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Online Digital Evaluation and Management Service for an established patient.

99421 Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 5-10 minutes.(newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99422 Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 11-20 minutes (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99423 Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days, cumulative time during the 7 days; 21 or more minutes. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99441 Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided with the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99442 Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided with the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 11-20 minutes of medical discussion. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

99443 Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided with the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 21-30 minutes of medical discussion (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Remote patient monitoring. Remote evaluation of recorded video or images submitted by an established patient.

99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameter(s) (eg, weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory flow rate), initial; set-up and patient education on use of equipment(newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99454 Remote monitoring of physiological parameter(s) (eg, weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory flow rate), initial; device(s) supply with daily recording(s) or programmed alert(s) transmission, each 30 days(newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99457 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, clinical staff/physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the month; first 20 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

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99458 Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, clinical staff/physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the month; each additional 20 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

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 or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Inpatient Consultations

G0406 Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 15 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

G0407 Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

G0408 Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Virtual check-in by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient.

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 or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Emergency Department Services

99281 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient; Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60)

99282 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient; Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99283 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient; Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99284 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient; Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity, and require urgent evaluation by the physician, or other qualified health care professionals but do not pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99285 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient; Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity and pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

G0425 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

G0426 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth. (newly covered via

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telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

G0427 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Psychiatry Services

90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90832 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90833 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and management service (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient (services covered under 5160-1-18

(original [non-emergency] telehealth rule) (

90836 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and management services (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90837 Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90838 Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and management service. (services covered under 5160-1-18 (original [non-emergency] telehealth rule)

90846 Family psychotherapy without patient present. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

90847 Family psychotherapy with patient present. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96112 Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; first hour. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96113 Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; each additional 30 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96116 Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, [eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities]), by physician or other qualified health care professional, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report; first hour(newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96121 Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, [eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities]), by physician or other qualified health care professional, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report; each additional hour. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96130 Psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; first hour. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96131 Psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report,

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and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; each additional hour. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96132 Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; first hour. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96133 Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; each additional hour. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96136 Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified health care professional, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

96137 Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified health care professional, two or more tests, any method; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

End-Stage Renal Disease Services 90951 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients younger

than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 4 or more face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90952 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 2-3 face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90953 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 1 face-to-face visit by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90954 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 2-11 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 4 or more face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90955 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 2-11 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 2-3 face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90957 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 4 or more face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month

90958 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 2-3 face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90959 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents; with 1 face-to-face visit by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by

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telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90960 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 20 years of age and older; with 4 or more face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90961 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 20 years of age and older; with 2-3 face-to-face visits by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90962 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services monthly, for patients 20 years of age and older; with 1 face-to-face visit by a physician or other qualified health care professional per month (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90963 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients younger than 2 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90964 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients 2-11 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90965 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients 12-19 years of age to include monitoring for the adequacy of nutrition, assessment of growth and development, and counseling of parents (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90966 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for home dialysis per full month, for patients 20 years of age and older r(newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90967 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for dialysis less than a full month of service, per day; for patients younger than 2 years of age (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90968 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for dialysis less than a full month of service, per day; for patients 2-11 years of age (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90969 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for dialysis less than a full month of service, per day; for patients 12-19 years of age (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

90970 End-stage renal disease (ESRD) related services for dialysis less than a full month of service, per day; for patients 20 years of age and older (newly covered by telehealth-end stage renal disease (ESRD) related services)

Behavioral Health

90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90832 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90832-KX Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90833 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and

management service (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90836 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and

management services (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

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90837 Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90838 Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and

management service. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90839 Psychotherapy for crisis; first 60 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90840 Psychotherapy for crisis; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to

code for primary service) Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90846 Family psychotherapy without patient present. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95) (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90847 Family psychotherapy with patient present. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95) (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90849 Multiple-family group psychotherapy (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95) (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

90853 Group Psychotherapy (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96112 Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other

qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; first hour. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96113 Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; each additional 30

minutes. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96116 Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, [eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities]), by physician or other qualified health care professional, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test

results and preparing the report; first hour (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96121 Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, [eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities]), by physician or other qualified health care professional, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test

results and preparing the report; each additional hour. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96130 Psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when

performed; first hour. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96131 Psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when

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performed; each additional hour. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96132 Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or

caregiver(s), when performed; first hour. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96133 Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or

caregiver(s), when performed; each additional hour. (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96136 Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified health care professional, two or more tests, any method; first 30

minutes (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

96137 Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified health care professional; each additional 30 minutes (List separately

in addition to code for primary procedure) (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

99201-99215 Office or other outpatient visits (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

99354 Prolonged evaluation and management or psychotherapy service(s) (beyond the typical service time of the primary procedure) in the office or other outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; first hour (List separately in addition to code for office or other outpatient Evaluation and

Management or psychotherapy service) (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

99355 Prolonged evaluation and management or psychotherapy service(s) (beyond the typical service time of the primary procedure) in the office or other outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; each additional 30

minutes (List separately in addition to code for prolonged service) (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

99406 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3

minutes up to 10 minutes (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

99407 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10

minutes (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) abuse structured assessment (e.g.,

AUDIT, DAST), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

G0397 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) abuse structured assessment (e.g.,

AUDIT, DAST), and brief intervention, greater than 30 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0001 Alcohol and/or drug assessment (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0004 Behavioral health counseling and therapy, per 15 minutes (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0005 Alcohol and/or drug services; group counseling by a clinician (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0006 Alcohol and/or drug services; case management (covered telehealth services for

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MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95) H0010 Alcohol and/or drug services; subacute detoxification (residential addiction program

inpatient) (only paid under provider types 84/95, with modifier GT)

H0011 Alcohol and/or drug services; acute detoxification (residential addiction program

inpatient) (only paid under provider types 84/95, with modifier GT)

H0012 Alcohol and/or drug services; subacute detoxification (residential addiction program

outpatient). Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95) (paid under provider types 84/95 and OPHBH, with modifier GT)

H0014 Alcohol and/or drug services; ambulatory detoxification. Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95) (paid under provider types 84/95 and OPHBH, with modifier GT)

H0036 Community psychiatric supportive treatment, face-to-face, per 15 minutes (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0038 Peer recovery support (For PT 95, PT 84 (under ACT), not covered in OPHBH)

Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0040 Assertive community treatment program, per diem Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2015 Comprehensive community support services, per 15 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2017 LPN Psychosocial rehabilitation services, per 15 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2017 PSR Psychosocial rehabilitation services, per 15 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2019 RN Therapeutic behavioral services, per 15 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2019 TBS Therapeutic behavioral services, per 15 minutes (allowed for individual treatment,

and for group treatment-HQ modifier) Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

T1002 RN services, up to 15 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

T1003 LPN/LVN services, up to 15 minutes Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic(covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

T1016 Case management, each 15 minutes Specialized Recovery Services (SRS)

program Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic(covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H0015 Comprehensive community support services, per 15 minutes IOP, PH Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2034 Alcohol and/or drug abuse halfway house services, per diem Residential Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2036 Alcohol and/or other drug treatment program, per hour Residential Addition for the

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BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2012 Behavioral health day treatment, per hour Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2020 Therapeutic behavioral services, per diem Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

BH Exclusions: no GT modifier allowed H2012-Day treatment up to 2 hours (added per Mar. 31st MITS Bits), H2020 – Day treatment 2+ hours (added per Mar. 31st MITS Bits), 90785-Interactive complexity-not allowed, H0048-Urine drug screen, H0012-Detox, H0014-Detox, H0010-Detox, H0011-Detox.

BH codes (except H codes) are added for FQHCs and RHCs telehealth coverage

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) 97153 Adaptive behavior treatment by protocol, administered by technician under the

direction of a physician or other qualified health care professional, face-to-face with two or more patient, each 15 minutes

97154 Group adaptive behavior treatment by protocol, administered by technician under the direction of a physician or other qualified health care professional, face-to-face with two or more patient, each 15 minutes

97155 Adaptive behavior treatment with protocol modification, administered by physician or other qualified health care professional, which may include simultaneous direction of technician, face-to-face with one patient, each 15 minutes

97156 Family adaptive behavior treatment guidance, administered by physician or other qualified health care professional (with or without the patient present), face-to-face with guardian(s)/caregiver(s), each 15 minutes

97157 Multiple-family group adaptive behavior treatment guidance, administered by physician or other qualified health care professional (without the patient present), face-to-face with multiple sets of guardians/caregivers, each 15 minutes.

97158 Group adaptive behavior treatment with protocol modification, administered by physician or other qualified health care professional, face-to-face with multiple patients, each 15 minutes

Services under the specialized recovery services (SRS) program as defined in rule 5160-43-01 of the Administrative Code.

H2023 Specialized Recovery Services (SRS) program – supported employment. Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

H2025 Specialized Recovery Services (SRS) program – ongoing support to maintain

employment Addition for the BH 84/95 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (covered telehealth services for MHAS-certified behavioral health provider types 84 and 95)

Behavior Change Interventions 99406 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3

minutes up to 10 minutes(newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99407 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10 minutes(newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

Audiology, Speech-language Pathology, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services that are within the practitioner's scope of practice, licensure, and in accordance with all applicable state laws.

92507 Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92508 Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; group, 2 or more individuals(newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92521 Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering). (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92522 Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria). (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

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92523 Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language). (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92524 Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance.(newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92526 Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92555 Speech audiometry threshold. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92556 Speech audiometry threshold; with speech recognition. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92601 Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, patient younger than 7 years of age; with programming. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92602 Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, patient younger than 7 years of age; subsequent reprogramming (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92603 Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; with programming (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92604 Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; subsequent reprogramming (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92606 Therapeutic service(s) for the use of non-speech-generating device, including programming and modification (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92607 Evaluation for prescription for speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device, face-to-face with the patient; first hour. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92608 Evaluation for prescription for speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device, face-to-face with the patient; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

92609 Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

96110 Developmental screening (eg, developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

96112 Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments with performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; first hour. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

96113 Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments with performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; each additional 30 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97129 Therapeutic interventions that focus on cognitive function and compensatory strategies to manage the performance of an activity (eg, managing time or schedules, initiating, organizing, and sequencing tasks), direct (one-on-one) patient contact; initial 15 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97130 Therapeutic interventions that focus on cognitive function and compensatory strategies to manage the performance of an activity (eg, managing time or

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schedules, initiating, organizing, and sequencing tasks), direct (one-on-one) patient contact; each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure). (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97161 Physical therapy evaluation: low complexity, typically, 20 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97162 Physical therapy evaluation: moderate complexity, typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97163 Physical therapy evaluation: high complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97164 Re-evaluation of physical therapy established plan of care. Typically, 20 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97165 Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97166 Occupational therapy evaluation, moderate complexity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97167 Occupational therapy evaluation, high complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes review of medical and/or therapy records and extensive additional review of physical, cognitive, or psychosocial history related to current functional performance (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97168 Re-evaluation of occupational therapy established plan of care. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family. (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97530 Therapeutic activities (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97532 Cognitive skills development (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97533 Sensory integrative techniques to enhance sensory processing and promote adaptive responses to environmental demands, direct (one-on-one) patient contact, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97535 Self-care/home management training (eg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use of assistive technology devices/adaptive equipment) direct one-on-one contact, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

Therapeutic Procedures 97110 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to

develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97112 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97116 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; gait training (includes stair climbing) (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

Tests and Measurements 97750 Physical performance test or measurement (eg, musculoskeletal, functional

capacity), with written report, each 15 minutes(newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97755 Assistive technology assessment (eg, to restore, augment or compensate for

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existing function, optimize functional tasks and/or maximize environmental accessibility), direct one-on-one contact, with written report, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

Orthotic Management and Training and Prosthetic Training 97760 Orthotic(s) management and training (including assessment and fitting when not

otherwise reported), upper extremity(ies), lower extremity(ies) and/or trunk, initial orthotic(s) encounter, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

97761 Prosthetic(s) training, upper and/or lower extremity(ies), initial prosthetic(s) encounter, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-OT, PT, SP & Audiology services, as found in OAC 5160-8-35)

Medical Nutrition Services

97802 Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, each 15 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

97803 Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

97804 Medical nutrition therapy; group (2 or more individuals), each 30 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

Lactation Counseling provided by dietitians

97802-TH Lactation counseling; initial assessment and intervention, each 15 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

97803-TH Lactation counseling; re-assessment and intervention, each 15 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

97804-TH Lactation counseling; group with 2 or more individual(s), each 30 minutes. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

Home Health Services, use place of service 02 G0299 Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (RN) in the home health or

hospice setting, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

G0300 Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

T1001 –U9 Nursing assessment/evaluation (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

T1001 Nursing assessment/evaluation (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

G0151 Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

G0152 Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

G0153 Services performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

G0155 Services of clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

G0156 Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes (newly covered via telehealth home health services)

Nursing Facility Care 99304 Initial nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: a

detailed or comprehensive history; a detailed or comprehensive examination; and straightforward or low complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of low severity. Typically, 25 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99305 Initial nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: a

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comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and moderate complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of moderate severity. Typically, 35 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99306 Initial nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and high complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission are of high severity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99307 Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: a problem focused interval history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is stable, recovering, or improving. Typically, 10 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99308 Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused interval history; an expanded focused examination; and low complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is responding inadequately to therapy or has developed a minor complication. Typically, 15 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99309 Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: a detailed interval history; a detailed examination; and moderate complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient has developed a significant complication or a significant new problem. Typically, 25 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99310 Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive interval history; a comprehensive examination; and high complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. The patient may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Typically, 35 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s facility floor or unit. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99315 Nursing facility discharge day management; 30 minutes or less (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99316 Nursing facility discharge day management; more than 30 minutes (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

Domiciliary, Rest Home (eg, Boarding Home), or Custodial Care Services 99327 New domiciliary or rest home visit, per day, which requires these three key

components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and moderate complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or

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family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity. Typically, 60 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99328 New domiciliary or rest home visit, per day, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and high complexity medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is unstable or has developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Typically, 75 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99334 Established domiciliary or rest home visit, per day, which requires two of these 3 key components: a problem focused interval history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self-limited or minor. Typically, 15 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99335 Established domiciliary or rest home visit, per day, which requires two of these 3 key components: an expanded problem focused interval history; an expanded problem focused examination; and low medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are low to moderate severity. Typically, 25 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99336 Established domiciliary or rest home visit, per day, which requires two of these 3 key components: a detailed interval history; a detailed examination; and moderate medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Typically, 40 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

99337 Established domiciliary or rest home visit, per day, which requires two of these 3 key components: a comprehensive interval history; a comprehensive examination; and moderate to high medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. The patient may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Typically, 60 minutes are spent with the patient and/or family or caregiver. (newly covered via telehealth-services rates under OAC 5160-1-60

Q3014 Telehealth originating site facility fee. The old edit preventing originating site fee

and E&M code on the same day is turned off. Decision made to allow both to be billed on the same day in light of the emergency. Procedure is not billable for BH 84/95 providers. (newly covered via telehealth, codes never covered before authorized under emergency rule 510-1-21) (newly covered via telehealth-outpatient hospital services)

Additional services reimbursed through Telehealth during a state of emergency. ODM 06/12/2020

Long Term Services and Supports: Hospice, Private Duty Nursing, State Plan Home Health T2042 Hospice routine home care; per diem T2043 Hospice continuous home care; per hour T2046 Hospice long-term care, room and board only; per diem G0299 Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (RN) in the home health or

hospice setting, each 15 minutes

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G0155 Services of clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes

G0156 Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes

G0300 Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes

T1001 RN Assessment Services prior to the provision of home health, private duty nursing, waiver nursing, personal care aide and home choice services, per initial base, and each 15-minute increment

T1001-U9 RN Consultation G0151 Services performed by a qualified physical therapist in the home health or hospice

setting, each 15 minutes

G0152 Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes

G0153 Service performed by a qualified speech-language pathologist; in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutes

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Audiology Services 92526 Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding 92604 Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; subsequent

reprogramming

92606 Therapeutic service(s) for the use of non-speech-generating device, including programming and modification

97533 Sensory integrative techniques to enhance sensory processing and promote adaptive responses to environmental demands, direct (one-on-one) patient contact, each 15 minutes

97535 Self-care/home management training (egg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use of assistive technology devices/adaptive equipment) direct one-on-one contact, each 15 minutes

97110 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility

97112 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities

97116 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; gait training (includes stair climbing)

97163 Physical therapy evaluation: high complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care

97167 Occupational therapy evaluation, high complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes review of medical and/or therapy records and extensive additional review of physical, cognitive or psychosocial history related to current functional performance

97750 Physical performance test or measurement (egg, musculoskeletal, functional capacity), with written report, each 15 minutes

97755 Assistive technology assessment (egg, to restore, augment or compensate for existing function, optimize functional tasks and/or maximize environmental accessibility), direct one-on-one contact, with written report, each 15 minutes

97760 Orthotic(s) management and training (including assessment and fitting when not otherwise reported), upper extremity(ies), lower extremity(ies) and/or trunk, initial orthotic(s) encounter, each 15 minutes

97761 Prosthetic(s) training, upper and/or lower extremity(ies), initial prosthetic(s) encounter, each 15 minutes

Modifier GT Via interactive audio and video telecommunications systems Other changes:

Add the following CPT and HCPCS codes to EAPG covered code list to allow new coverage under OPH: o 99241-99245 o 99251-99255

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o G2010 o G2012 o 99421-99423 o 99441-99443 o 99457-99458 o G0406-G0408 o G0425-G0427 o Q3014 o G2061-G0263 (added only to price on crossovers, claim type C) o 99281-99285

The following activities are not telemedicine:

Audio-video communication related to the delivery of service in an intensive care unit.

Services are a method of accessing Covered Services, and not a separate benefit

Services are not permitted when the Member and participating Provider are in the same physical location (i.e. room or building)

Benefits and reimbursement are not provided for any technical equipment or costs for the provision of telemedicine services. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) billing:

When the FQHC or RHC is billing as the practitioner site, the HCPCS T1015 encounter code must be reported first on the claim with the appropriate modifier indicating the type of visit.

The next line reported on the claim must be the service (CPT code) provided via telehealth. Modifier “GT” should be reported with the procedure code in addition to one of the designated modifiers indicating the location of the patient, and any other required modifiers.

The place of service reported on the claim must be the practitioner site.

If applicable, a modifier indicating the patient site location should be reported

BH codes (except H codes) are added for FQHCs and RHCs.

Covered procedure codes for FQHC/RHC Services & Covered Non-FQHC/RHC Services – During Public Health Emergency Period, are listed on the ODM Appendix to rule 5160-1-18

Professional Services billing:

The CPT procedure code should be reported with the ‘GT’ modifier, one of the designated modifiers indication the location of the patient when applicable, and any other required modifiers.

The place of service reported on the claim must be the location 02-Telehealth. Except for OhioMHAS certified Behavior Health (BH) Providers 84/95, which are to utilize place-of-service directed by ODM BH Redesign.

If applicable, a modifier indicating the patient site location should be reported Outpatient Hospital billing:

When a telehealth service is rendered by one of the following licensed independent behavioral health practitioners, Paramount will accept an institutional claim and pay according to the Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Grouping (EAPG) pricing:

o Licensed Clinical Psychologist o Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) o Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LIMFT) o Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) o Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)

CMHA/OPHBH

There are special additional rules for Community Mental Health Agencies and Outpatient Behavioral Health (OPHBH) services. If a provider is certified by OhioMHAS to provide services, a number of additional rules are waived (in addition to what is waived for other provider types):

o Asynchronous activities will be considered interactive video conferencing o The prohibition on billing for assertive community treatment (ACT) team services and supports

delivered through telephone/secure video is suspended o The requirement for therapeutic behavioral services (TBS) and psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) to

be face/face is suspended o The requirement for behavioral health crisis intervention to be face/face is suspended

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o The requirement that crisis intervention services are allowed only if the provider previously met with and provided services to the individual is suspended

o Certified community behavioral health centers may use telehealth to deliver peer recovery support services if they have previously rendered Medicaid peer recovery support services as evidenced by the submission of a claim to ODM or an MCP with a DOS prior to the effective date of the emergency.

o Do not use place of service 02. Use an existing place of service code listed in the BH provider manual that is allowed for the service being provided.

o Service already allowed by videoconference prior to COVID-19 emergency changes are to still billed using the GT modifier.(99201-99215, 99354, 99355, 90791, 90792, H0001. 90832, 90834, 90837, 90833, 90836, 90838, H0004, 90846, 90847, 90849, 90853, H0005, 96136, 96137, 96130, 96131, 96112, 96113, 96116, 96121, 96136, 96137, 96132, 96133, 99406, 99407, H0036, H0006)

o Services newly available by telehealth due to the COVID-19 emergency changes are to NOT use the GT modifier. Bill the services as if they were rendered face-to-face and in accordance with description of the Medicaid service.

Paramount reserves the right to review and revise our policies periodically when necessary.

When there is an update, we will publish the most current policy to this site.

ODM Modifiers used to identify patient location

U1 Patient home

U2 School

U3 Inpatient Hospital

U4 Outpatient Hospital

U5 Nursing Facility

U6 ICF/IID

REVISION HISTORY EXPLANATION 04/01/2020: Original Interim Policy developed, Temporary Expansion of Reimbursement for Telehealth Services addressing COVID-19, added. 04/15/2020: Corrections - added codes 92526, 92555, G0156. Deleted code G0398 05/01/2020: Added additional procedure codes covered for Telehealth as directed by ODM, 99304-99306, 99307-99310, 99315, 99316, 99327, 99328, 99334-99337. 05/11/2020: Added additional procedure codes covered for Telehealth as directed by ODM, H0010, H0011, H0012, H0014, these codes are being updated for behavioral health (provider types 84 and 95), will be effective 3/9/2020 5/14/2020: Per ODM corrections: “Previously, I stated H0010 and H0011 would be added to the OPHBH fee schedule so they could be included for telehealth coverage. They will NOT be added to the OPHBH fee schedule. Only H0012 and H0014 will be updated to be added to telehealth coverage for outpatient hospital (OPHBH).” Procedures H0010 and H0011 removed from the policy. 5/23/2020: Per ODM Telehealth Updated Telehealth Materials, review added procedures 90853, G0155, 92606. Correction/Clarification per ODM: Procedures H0010, H0011, H0012 and H0014 are covered for provider types 84/95 with the GT modifier, effective 3/9/2020 (re-added procedures H0010 and H0011). Procedures H0012 and H0014 are covered for behavior health outpatient hospital, paid under OPHBH with the GT modifier, effective 3/9/2020. 06/26/2020: Added the necessary ODM Telehealth expanded services, ODM documentation dated 06/12/2020.

REFERENCES/RESOURCES Ohio Department of Medicaid Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS Manual System and other CMS publications and services CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12 American Medical Association, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) and associated publications and services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, HCPCS Release and Code Sets Industry Standard Review .