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Plan Now for Child Wellness Visits This Summer

EmblemHealth·Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider News
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

EmblemHealth now allows telehealth for Well Child Visit compliance using appropriate CPT codes with GT modifier. Well-care visits can be conducted during illness visits as separate services with proper modifiers, and no referral is required for dental providers as part of comprehensive child wellness care.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must ensure Well Child Visit telehealth claims include GT modifier with appropriate CPT codes. When conducting well-care visits during illness appointments, add claim modifier for separate and distinct services. Update encounter forms to remind providers that no referral needed for dental provider recommendations during wellness visits.