Humana covers 150 more telehealth services during COVID-19 pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Humana has expanded access to more than 150 telehealth and other virtual services such as virtual check-ins, e-visits and telephone evaluations

According to the company’s updated payment policy, Humana will reimburse for the telehealth visits through the duration of the public health emergency. In-network providrs can now be reimbursed for office visits delivered via telehealth at the same rate as an in-person visit.

Here are some of the additional types of telehealth services, plus their codes, that are now covered by Humana during the pandemic:

1. 90951: end-stage renal disease services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years old, four or more visits
2. 90952: end-stage renal disease services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years old, two to three visits
3. 90953: end-stage renal disease services monthly, for patients younger than 2 years old, one visit
4. 90954: end-stage renal disease services monthly, for patients ages 2-11, four or more visits
5. 90955: end-stage renal disease services monthly, for patients ages 2-11, two to three visits
6. 92507: treatment of speech, language, voice, communication and/or auditory processing disorder
7. 92521: evaluation of speech fluency
8. 92522: evaluation of speech sound production
9. 92523: evaluation of speech sound production, with evaluation of language comprehension and expression
10. 92524: behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
11. 96130: psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other healthcare professional, one hour
12. 96131: psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other healthcare professional, each additional hour
13. 96132: neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, one hour
14. 96133: neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, each additional hour
15. 97110: therapeutic procedure to develop strength and endurance, one or more areas, each 15 minutes
16. 97112: therapeutic procedure for neuromuscular reeducation of movement, one or more areas, each 15 minutes
17. 97116: therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; gait training
18. G0508: initial telehealth consultation, critical care, 60 minutes with physician
19. G0509: subsequent telehealth consultation, critical care, 50 minutes with physician
20. H0031: mental health assessment by nonphysician

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