Informational Bulletin 20-1: Telemedicine/Telehealth Billing Changes for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics (revised 5.20.22)

Date: 05/24/22

On May 20, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Health revised Informational Bulletin 20-1:Telemedicine/Telehealth Billing Changes for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics. 

IB 20-1 Revision Summary:

Rural health clinics (RHC) and federally qualified health clinics (FQHC) are required to indicate the appropriate place of service, either 02 (other than home) or 10 (home), based on the beneficiary’s location at the time of and append modifier 95 for the billing of telemedicine/telehealth services.

Services delivered via an audio/video system and via an audio-only system are to be coded the same way.

Questions regarding this message and fee for service claims should be directed to Gainwell Technologies Provider Relations at (800) 473-2783 or (225) 924-5040.