CTP - Certified Telehealth Practitioner Documentation and Billing Questions and Answers

Question 1

A provider in their office conducts a synchronous video telehealth visit with an established patient who is located in their home.
To ensure proper billing to Medicare, which Place of Service (POS) code should be used on the claim form?

Accepted Answer

POS 10 (Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home)

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POS 11 (Office)

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POS 12 (Home)

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POS 02 (Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home)

Question 2

Which of the following is a critical documentation element uniquely required for a telehealth encounter that is not typically necessary for an in-person visit?

Accepted Answer

Documentation of the patient's and provider's physical locations.

Answer

Patient's chief complaint and history of present illness.

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A detailed assessment and plan.

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The total time spent on the encounter.

Question 3

A practitioner is billing for a 45-minute psychotherapy session delivered via a real-time, interactive audio and video platform. Which CPT modifier should be appended to the service code to indicate the method of delivery?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 95

Answer

Modifier GT

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Modifier 25

Answer

Modifier 93

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the HCPCS code Q3014 in telehealth billing?

Accepted Answer

To bill an originating site facility fee for hosting a patient.

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To bill for the professional services of the distant site specialist.

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To bill for asynchronous (store-and-forward) technology costs.

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To bill for remote patient monitoring equipment.

Question 5

When documenting a patient's informed consent for a telehealth visit, which of the following elements is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

A confirmation that the patient understands the potential risks, benefits, and limitations of receiving care via telehealth.

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A statement that the provider has verified the patient's insurance coverage.

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A list of all the provider's active state licenses.

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The brand name of the video conferencing software being used.

Question 6

A provider is billing an E/M service for a telehealth visit based on time. The note states, 'Total time spent was 40 minutes.' To ensure compliance and support the time-based code, what additional documentation is essential?

Accepted Answer

A detailed summary of the activities performed during that time.

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The internet speed of the provider's connection.

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The patient's verbal confirmation of the time spent.

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The start and end times logged by the platform.

A provider in their office conducts a synchronous video telehealth visit with an established patient who is located in their home.To ensure proper billing to Medicare, which Place of Service (POS) code should be used on the claim form?

A provider in their office conducts a synchronous video telehealth visit with an established patient who is located in their home.
To ensure proper billing to Medicare, which Place of Service (POS) code should be used on the claim form?