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00.10.41q, Telemedicine Services

Independence Blue Cross·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Updates to telemedicine services policy affecting medical necessity criteria and medical coding requirements. Changes include modifications to coverage determinations and billing code usage for telehealth visits.

Action Required

Action needed
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must review and update telemedicine billing procedures to align with new medical necessity criteria. Update documentation requirements in EMR templates for telehealth visits. Verify coding guidelines for telemedicine services are current in billing software.

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