Telehealth and Your Practice, Then, Now and Post-Pandemic | David Holtz, MD and Kristine Zanotti, MD

Although telehealth technology has been around for a long time, until recently its widespread use has been limited due to restrictive and often confusing regulations. David Holtz, MD, and Kristine Zanotti, MD, have developed the following resources to meet the challenges of telehealth billing.

Telehealth: Benefits, Barriers and COVID 19 Pre/Post Practice Implications
Services That are Within the Umbrella of Telemedicine Technology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the Billing Codes Used for These Services?
Additional Resources

David Holtz, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA.

Kristine Zanotti, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at University McDonald Women’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH

Coding and Reimbursement Q&A by Category

Disclaimer: Answers to incoming questions are provided by the members of the SGO Coding and Reimbursement subcommittee and represent their opinion based upon the current and usual practices in the field. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, the information neither replaces information in Medicare regulations, the CPT-4 code book, or the ICD-10 CM code book; nor does it constitute legal advice. Responses to questions are intended only as a guide and are not a substitute for specific accounting or legal opinions. SGO expressly disclaims all responsibility and liability arising from use of, or reliance upon this information as a reference source, and assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims that may result directly or indirectly from use of this information, including, but not limited to, claims of Medicare or insurance fraud.

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Ovarian Cancer or Masses

Type: Coding Tools

Type: AppendectomyDebulkingDiagnosis CodesFallopian TubeHysterectomyLaparoscopyMultiple or Difficult ProceduresNode Biopsy/LymphadenectomyOmentectomyOmentumOvaryPeritoneumProceduresSalpingo-oophorectomySurgery

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Post-Op Issues

Type: Coding Tools

Type: E&MGlobal Period

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Chemotherapy

Type: Coding Tools

Type: ChemotherapyDiagnosis CodesE&MGlobal PeriodProcedures

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Office Evaluation & Management Note Questions

Type: Coding Tools

Type: Diagnosis CodesE&M

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Extent, Bowel or Plastic

Type: Coding Tools

Type: AppendixColon and Small BowelFlaps and GraftsHysterectomyMultiple or Difficult ProceduresOmentumSurgeryVagina

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Radiation

Type: Coding Tools

Type: CervixLaparoscopyOvaryProceduresRadiationSurgeryUterusVagina

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Cervical Cancer or EUA

Type: Coding Tools

Type: BiopsyCervixColon and Small BowelCystoscopyHysterectomyLaparoscopyMultiple or Difficult ProceduresNode Biopsy/LymphadenectomyNodesOvaryParametriumPelvisSalpingo-oophorectomySurgeryTrachelectomyUrinary TractVagina

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Genetics

Type: Coding Tools

Type: Diagnosis CodesGenetics

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Endometrial Cancer

Type: Coding Tools

Type: CervixEndometrial CancerEndometriumHysterectomyLaparoscopyMultiple or Difficult ProceduresNode Biopsy/LymphadenectomyNodesOmentectomyOvaryProceduresSalpingo-oophorectomySentinel NodesSurgeryUterus

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: Vulva

Type: Coding Tools

Type: Diagnosis CodesFlaps and GraftsNode Biopsy/LymphadenectomyNodesSentinel NodesSurgeryUrinary TractVulvaVulvectomy

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: MIS Surgery Specific

Type: Coding Tools

Type: CystoscopyDebulkingEpiosiotomyHysterectomyLaparoscopyMultiple or Difficult ProceduresOmentectomyOmentumPelvisSalpingo-oophorectomySurgeryUrinary TractUterusVagina

Mar 15, 2021

Coding Q&A: OB or Backup Myoma Surgical Assist

Type: Coding Tools

Type: HysteroscopyMultiple or Difficult ProceduresSurgeryUterus

Ask a Coding Question

SGO Coding and Reimbursement subcommittee members are happy to answer your coding questions, but are unable to review individual operative reports.

If you have a coding question, please reference the updated Coding and Reimbursement Q&A by Category resource. If you do not find your answer in the coding Q&A library, please send your coding question to coding@sgo.org.

Answers to incoming questions are provided by the members of the SGO Coding and Reimbursement subcommittee and represent their opinion based upon the current and usual practices in the field. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided; however, the information neither replaces information in Medicare regulations, the CPT-4 code book, or the ICD-10 CM code book; nor does it constitute legal advice. Responses to questions are intended only as a guide and are not a substitute for specific accounting or legal opinions.

SGO expressly disclaims all responsibility and liability arising from use of, or reliance upon this information as a reference source, and assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims that may result directly or indirectly from use of this information, including, but not limited to, claims of Medicare or insurance fraud.