Learn more about insurance reimbursement rates, CPT codes, and telemedicine billing best practices.
CMS recently added the home visit codes 99343 & 99349 to their “List of Telehealth Services.” This is great news for medical providers because reimbursement for home visit codes is typically 60 - 70% higher than office visit codes 99201 – 99215.
Generally, United Healthcare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net, Cigna, and Aetna recognize the GQ modifier. Medicare requires a 95 modifier, which necessitates an additional video call with the patient.
Recognition of these codes may vary by payer and region.
Please see the links below for more information about the home visit codes:
