New telehealth encounter guidance is available for the Promoting Interoperability Programs and Quality Payment Program. There are 42 telehealth codes eligible for inclusion within the eligible professional/eligible clinician eCQMs for the 2020 performance period. For the 2021 performance period, 39 telehealth codes would be eligible, however, there are also additional eCQMs identified as not eligible for telehealth encounters.
Last night, the State of New Jersey announced Departmental actions being taken to expand access to Telehealth and Tele-Mental Health services in response to COVID-19 outbreak. By Department, here they are: Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services ...