Embracing telemedicine into your otolaryngology practice amid the COVID-19 crisis: An invited commentary.
Am J Otolaryngol
; 41(3): 102490, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-101422
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and radically altered how Otolaryngologists provide patient care in the outpatient setting. Continuity of care with established patients as well as establishment of a professional relationship with new patients is challenging during this Public Health Emergency (PHE). Many geographic areas are under "stay at home" or "shelter in place" directives from state and local governments to avoid COVID-19 exposure risks. Medicare has recently allowed "broad flexibilities to furnish services using remote communications technology to avoid exposure risks to health care providers, patients, and the community." [1] The implementation of telemedicine, or virtual, services, will help the Otolaryngologists provide needed care to patients while mitigating the clinical and financial impact of the pandemic. The significant coding and billing issues related to implementing telemedicine services are discussed to promote acceptance of this technology by the practicing Otolaryngologist. Of particular importance, outpatient visit Current Procedural Terminology® codes (99201-99215) may be used for telehealth visits performed in real-time audio and video.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Medicare
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Telemedicine
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Otolaryngol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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