Medicare Telehealth Services
In the calendar year 2008 physician fee schedule, final rule (CMS-1385-
FC), CMS added neurobehavioral status exam as represented by HCPCS code 96116 to the list of Medicare
telehealth services. Chapter 15, section 270.2 is being modified to reflect this policy change.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 29, 2007
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