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In Episode 90, Paula Digby explains how Rural Health Clinics should bill for telehealth visits. An anonymous questioner asks for clarification on the DR or D modifier for the IRF-PAI and UB-04, and another is concerned with discharge disposition codes for the claim form.

These are theresources Ms Digby referenced on this episode:

Includes a list of serviced that can be performed through Telehealth

CMS Flexibilities to fight COVID-19

Contains a list of Audio Only codes 

On June 1, 2020, CMS issued this document related to CR and DR modifiers.

Congratulations to today’s winner, Sandy.  This happy mugshot is Tabbetha, a winner in our book!

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