Louisiana
Commercial / BCBS of Louisiana
Medicare Advantage / BCBS of Louisiana Medicare advantage
Commercial / BCBS of Louisiana
| Last Checked Date | 7/20/20 | 7/20/20 |
|---|---|---|
| CPT Codes | 99201-99215 | 99441-99443 |
| Communication Type | Telephone call allowed- Video not required | Telephone call allowed – Video not required |
| Type of Service | Office or other outpatient visits (Please review policy) | Telephonic encounter (Virtual check-in) |
| POS | 11 | 11 |
| Modifier | GT or 95 | Blank |
| Additional Notes | Effective DOS April 15, 2020, individual members who buy their own healthcare coverage and those who are covered through fully insured groups have $0 telehealth audio/video or phone-only visits. From June 1, 2020 – Cost share is not waived for Non Covid 19 related visit | “Effective DOS April 15, 2020, individual members who buy their own healthcare coverage and those who are covered through fully insured groups have $0 telehealth audio/video or phone-only visits. From June 1, 2020 – Cost share is not waived for Non Covid 19 related visit” |
| Cost sharing for Telemedicine | Waived for Covid only | Waived for Covid only |
| Policy Termination Date | 03/16/2020- until further notification | 03/16/2020- until further notification |
| Policy Link/Update Link | Click Here | Click Here |
| Additional Policy(PDF) | Click Here | Click Here |
Medicare Advantage / BCBS of Louisiana Medicare advantage
| Last Checked Date | 7/20/20 | 7/20/20 |
|---|---|---|
| CPT Codes | 99201-99215 | 99441-99443 |
| Communication Type | Telephone call allowed- Video not required | Telephone call allowed- Video not required |
| Type of Service | Office or other outpatient visits (Please review policy) | Telephonic encounter (Virtual check-in) |
| POS | 11 | 11 |
| Modifier | GT or 95 | Blank |
| Additional Notes | “Effective DOS April 15, 2020, individual members who buy their own healthcare coverage and those who are covered through fully insured groups have $0 telehealth audio/video or phone-only visits. “ | “Effective DOS April 15, 2020, individual members who buy their own healthcare coverage and those who are covered through fully insured groups have $0 telehealth audio/video or phone-only visits. From June 1, 2020 – Cost share is not waived for Non Covid 19 related visit” |
| Cost sharing for Telemedicine | Waived for Covid only | Waived for Covid only |
| Policy Termination Date | 03/16/2020- until further notification | 03/16/2020- until further notification |
| Policy Link/Update Link | Click Here | Click Here |
| Additional Policy(PDF) | Click Here | Click Here |
State Telemedicine Policy
