State of Michigan and Telehealth Services
The Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) has a dedicated webpage to COVID-19 on the MPTA News page. Once on the page, you will see + MPTA Covid-19 Consolidated Resources and Updates. Click the + sign. Scroll down and you will see the latest information on telehealth coverage by some of the major insurance carriers in the State of Michigan.
MPTA Updates BCBS and Telehealth Coverage
The Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) has provided updated information regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan covering telehealth services for outpatient physical therapy. Per the MPTA website, it now states “BCBSM has informed MPTA that it will cover CPT Codes 97110, 97112, 97116, 97530 and 97535 via telehealth effective for both commercial and MA population until June 30. Unfortunately, this policy decision has not been finalized or implemented and we have not been given any further information. Until official notification is provided, providers should not bill for telehealth services. MPTA continues to advocate for coverage of telehealth services. We will
BCBS of Michigan to Cover Telehealth Until June 30th
The Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA) has updated their website with information stating “BCBSM has notified MPTA that it will cover CPT Codes 97110, 97112, 97116, 97530 and 97535 via telehealth effective for both commercial and MA population until June 30. The official notification and associated nuances/restrictions will be posted on the Provider Portal soon.”