Audits of Medicare Part B Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Telehealth is playing an important role during the public health emergency (PHE), and CMS is exploring how telehealth services can be expanded beyond the PHE to provide care for Medicare beneficiaries. Because of telehealth's changing role, we will conduct a series of audits of Medicare Part B telehealth services in two phases. Phase one audits will focus on making an early assessment of whether services such as evaluation and management, opioid use disorder, end-stage renal disease, and psychotherapy (Work Plan number W-00-21-35801) meet Medicare requirements. Phase two audits will include additional audits of Medicare Part B telehealth services related to distant and originating site locations, virtual check-in services, electronic visits, remote patient monitoring, use of telehealth technology, and annual wellness visits to determine whether Medicare requirements are met.
| Announced or Revised | Agency | Title | Component | Report Number(s) | Expected Issue Date (FY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed (partial) | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Audits of Medicare Part B Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | Office of Audit Services | W-00-22-35862; W-00-21-35862; A-01-21-00501 A-05-22-00015 |
A-01-21-00501;2024 |