ICA Reviewing Fee Schedule Changes for COVID-19 Testing

The Industrial Commission of Arizona is considering the temporary adoption of fee schedule codes relating to testing for coronavirus that would cover virtual check-ins and exams. Proposed changes include adopting three Current Procedural Terminology codes for e-visits, which are patient-initiated communications with a physician using online patient portals. The commission is also considering adopting three Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes for e-visits involving a health care provider who isn’t a physician. Other changes would adopt two HCPCS codes for virtual check-ins, ...