Telehealth: Elimination of the GT Modifier

December 18, 2017
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Rick Gawenda
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On January 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will no longer require the use of the GT modifier on professional claims for telehealth services. Use of the telehealth POS code 02 certifies that the service meets the telehealth requirements. Click HERE for the CMS transmittal.


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  1. Question, can a PM&R physician bill and be reimbursed for a telehealth visit when consulted by another acute hospital for potential inpatient rehabilitation admission?