COVID-19 Information Links

Below is a list of links to COVID-19 resources we hope you will find helpful.  CSMS-IPA will continue to update this list as new information becomes available.  Our payor partners recommend use of their website for the most up-to-date information on changes to policies and billing procedures

COVID-19 Payor Updates Attached

• https://providernews.anthem.com/connecticut/
• Anthem - Update re: COVID-19-FINAL_3_17_20.pdf
• Anthem - Update re: COVID-19_3_19_20.pdf
• Cigna – COVID-19ProviderBillingGuidance_03.17.20_Flyer.pdf

COVID-19 General Information from CDC, CMS, AMA, Qualidigm

•     https://www.cms.gov/files/document/general-telemedicine-toolkit.pdf
•     https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes
•     CMS – Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider fact Sheet
•     CMS – Telehealth waiver FAQs
•     AMA– CPT®Releases New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Code and Description Testing
•     CMS – CMS reference chart on Medicare Telehealth
•     AAFP – Checklist to Prepare Physician Offices for COVID-19
•     AMA – Chart of State Telehealth Laws
•     AMA – Telemedicine Quick set-up guide in response to COVID-19 National Emergency
•     Qualidigm – COVID-19 Informational Webpage with important links
•     HHS.gov – Notification of Enforcement Discretion for telehealth
•     Quality Payment Program and Quality Reporting Program/Value Based Purchasing Program COVID-19 Relief

COVID -19 Department of Labor

•     FAQ about coronavirus for workers and employers