Medicare E/M code - Telehealth

[lhflanurseNP, APRN]

What code(s) are you using for telehealth time with Medicare? The codes I found are not in the Medicare fee schedule, so I am stuck. I have several patients out of state and I want to charge for calls lasting more than 10 minutes or are more involved than just letting them know a simple result. Any constructive help will be greatly appreciated.

[googs]

Hi, sorry I can't help for codes. I'm just wondering where you got a job as a telemedicine NP? I'm VERY interested in doing this on an as close to full-time basis as possible.

Thanks!

[lhflanurseNP, APRN]

Googs...I do not do telemedicine. I have patients from all over the country and often times they will not be back for 3-4 months and we will speak on the telephone if the conversation is more than a simple email. I would normally see this patient in my office and bill accordingly, but I can't get a definitive on how to appropriately bill for these "visits" with Medicare. The traditional telemed code is not in the Medicare fee schedule.