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CMS Behavioral Health Billing Guidelines: Simplified for Outpatient Providers

Medisys Compliance

Providers must use HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms and ensure informed consent is documented in the patients record. Temporary Telehealth Flexibilities: During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS allowed expanded telehealth coverage for behavioral health services.