South Carolina BCBS Allows Telephone Visits
On March 26, 2020, South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19. You will want to read question #14 as this pertains to physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Here is the Question and Answer: Can physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists file for telephone visits?Yes, we will accept claims for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, using the following codes: • 98966: Telephonic Assessment and Management services provided by a qualified non-physician health care professional to an established patient; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion • 98967: Telephonic Assessment and Management