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New Modifier for Expanding the Use of Telehealth for Individuals with Stroke

Change request (CR) 10883 establishes use of a new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) modifier, G0 (G Zero), to be appended on claims for telehealth services that are furnished on or after January 1, 2019, for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of symptoms of an acute stroke.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 27, 2018

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