MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Telehealth and telemedicine updates (Billing guides and fees schedules webpage)
Washington Apple Health·WA·Provider Alert
Effective date
Aug 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Washington State Health Care Authority updated its telehealth and telemedicine policies for Apple Health (Medicaid), creating new audio-only procedure code lists and revising multiple billing guides. The changes consolidate telehealth guidance on HCA's website and clarify billing policies across multiple service areas.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review updated telehealth and telemedicine policies on HCA's Provider Billing Guides and Fee Schedules webpage. Check the 'What has changed' table in relevant billing guides for your specialty areas including ABA, Dental, FQHCs, Mental Health, Physician-Related Services, and Outpatient services. Update billing procedures to comply with new audio-only procedure code lists and revised telemedicine policies for Apple Health patients.