Policy Updates Reimbursement PoliciesCommercialApril 1, 2024

Notice of Material Amendments to Contract and/or Change to Prior Authorization Requirements

Reimbursement policy update: Virtual Visits — Professional and Facility

Beginning with dates of service on or after July 1, 2024, Anthem will update the Virtual Visits — Professional and Facility reimbursement policy in response to the conclusion of the federal public health emergency (PHE). The policy will be updated to indicate the following:

  • Virtual visits billed by professional providers are eligible for reimbursement for the following services:
    • Audio and visual
    • Audio only
    • Asynchronous
    • Store and forward
    • Remote patient monitoring
  • Virtual visits billed by facility providers are eligible for reimbursement for the following services:
    • Audio and visual for behavioral health services only
    • Originating site fee Q3014 only when the member is present

Any service identified as a virtual visit will be reimbursed at the non-office rate.

For specific policy details, visit the reimbursement policy page at anthem.com.

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PUBLICATIONS: April 2024 Provider Newsletter