Palmetto GBA has published updated Medicare Telehealth frequently asked questions (FAQs), providing clarification on current policies.

The FAQs address:

• Telehealth location flexibilities and when geographic/originating site restrictions return
• Which practitioners may furnish Medicare telehealth services and how eligibility changes after 2027
• Billing guidance, including Place of Service (POS) codes
• Audio-only telehealth policies
• Behavioral health telehealth requirements, including in-person visit rules
• Virtual direct supervision allowances
• Frequency limits for certain inpatient and facility-based services
• Telehealth billing considerations for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Special telehealth flexibilities for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
• Enrollment considerations for practitioners furnishing telehealth from their homes

Providers should review the updated FAQs to ensure compliance with current Medicare telehealth requirements.