New Telemedicine Rule Removes Restriction on Worker Location

A Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation rule that allows medical providers to be reimbursed for telemedicine services took effect on Saturday. The new version of Texas Administrative Code Section 133.30 changes previous billing and reimbursement requirements for telemedicine services by removing restrictions on the location of the injured worker at the time services are rendered. It creates an exception to Medicare payment policy restrictions requiring that telemedicine or telehealth services be furnished at an originating site in a Health Professional Shortage Area or county outside...