Federally qualified health centers and rural health centers should use modifier FQ, 93, or both where appropriate and true, since they are identical in meaning.

Telehealth modifier defined as "synchronous telemedicine service rendered via telephone or other real-time interactive audio-only telecommunications system." RHCs and FQHCs can report …

1 एप्रि, 2022 · At its September 2021 meeting, the CPT® Editorial Panel accepted the addition of Modifier 93, which allows reporting of medical services that are provided via real-time …

4 जुलै, 2025 · Explore the latest CPT and HCPCS codes for audio-only and brief telehealth services, including documentation rules, Modifier 93 usage, and Medicare compliance updates for 2025.

17 जाने, 2025 · You are required to use the following modifiers when billing for these services: CPT modifier “93” and/or Medicare modifier “FQ” for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural …

23 मे, 2023 · What’s Changed: We revised this Article to show a legislative change about in-person visits and added modifier 93 for reporting audio-only mental health visits.

30 सप्टें, 2025 · Following the PHE, the Federal government and Congress took steps to extend pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities. As of September 30, 2025, several temporary flexibilities …

Append modifier 93 to indicate a service rendered to a patient used audio–only technology. The technology allows for real–time (synchronous) interaction between the provider and patient.

CPT modifier 93: This designates that the service was provided via audio-only interaction. Modifier 93 is a synchronous telemedicine service via telephone or other real-time interactive …

3 जाने, 2025 · Modifier -93 must be appended to designated telemedicine codes indicating to Medicare Part B that the exam was performed via audio only telemedicine. Modifier -95 must …