California
Commercial / Anthem BCBS Commercial
Blue shield of California
Medical Advantage / Anthem BCBS Medicare Advantage
Commercial / Anthem BCBS Commercial
| Last Checked Date | 7/27/20 | 7/27/20 |
|---|---|---|
| CPT Codes | 99201-99215 | 99441-99443 |
| Communication Type | Video required | Telephone call allowed- Video not required |
| Type of Service | Office or other outpatient visits | Office or other outpatient visits |
| POS | 2 | 11 |
| Modifier | GT or 95 | Blank |
| Additional Notes | ||
| Cost Sharing for Telemedicine | Waived | Waived |
| Policy Termination Date | 03/17/2020-until further notice | 03/17/2020-until further notice |
| Policy Link/Update Link | Click Here | Click Here |
| Additional Policy PDF |
Blue shield of California
| Last Checked Date | 7/7/20 |
|---|---|
| CPT Codes | 99201-99215 |
| Communication Type | Telephone call allowed; Audio/Video allowed |
| Type of Service | Office or other outpatient visits |
| POS | 2 |
| Modifier | 95 or GQ |
| Additional Notes | This means no member copayment is required for calls to Teledoc from March 1 through June 30, 2020, regardless of whether the call is specifically related to COVID-19. The copayment waiver previously applied March 1 through May 31, 2020. |
| Cost Sharing for Telemedicine | Waived for Covid Only |
| Policy Termination Date | 03/17/2020 |
| Policy Link/Update Link | Click Here |
| Additional Policy PDF | Click Here |
Medical Advantage / Anthem BCBS Medicare Advantage
| Last Checked | 7/27/20 | 7/27/20 |
|---|---|---|
| CPT Codes | 99201-99215 | 99441-99443 |
| Communication Type | Video required | Telephone call allowed- Video notrequired |
| Type of Service | Office or other outpatient visits | Telephonic Encounter (Virtual check-in) |
| POS | 2 | 11 |
| Modifier | GT or 95 | Blank |
| Additional Notes | ||
| Cost Sharing for Telemedicine | Waived | Waived |
| Policy Termination Date | 03/17/2020-until further notice | 03/17/2020-until further notice |
| Policy Link/Update Link | Click Here | Click Here |
| Additional Policy PDF | Click Here | Click Here |
State Telemedicine Policy
