The South Central Region Virtual Visit Billing Guides have been updated with the most recent payor changes. Below is this announcement's most recent updates, or click on any state to go directly to that state's guide.
Highlights:
The COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) was renewed for another 90 days, effective January 16th, 2022. Due to this renewal, we saw several payors extend their telehealth flexibilities to match the new PHE expiration date of April 15th, 2022.
Medicaid Arkansas’ COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities, per policy, ended December 31st, 2021. They still have not published updated guidance, however upon e-mailing an Arkansas Medicaid Representative they stated they have not heard that the flexibilities will end. We have requested an updated policy and will continue to monitor for updates.
Below are the detailed updates:
Aetna
- Added audiovisual coverage for 94625 and 94626
CIGNA
- Extended cost share waiver through the end of the PHE
Medicare
- Added CPT 94625 and 94626 available through December 31st, 2023.
- Removed G0424 from the list of code available through December 31st, 2023
BCBS of AR
- Extended current COVID telehealth flexibilities through the end of the PHE
