October 2018
Members can no longer receive prescriptions for DME/P&O items through telehealth visits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is concerned that members are receiving durable medical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic items without clear demonstration of medical necessity or proper fitting.
Therefore, effective Nov. 1, 2018, health care providers won’t be able to prescribe or issue DME/P&O supplies during telehealth visits. A telehealth visit doesn’t meet the medical necessity requirements for prescribing these items. Prescription and issuance resulting from a telehealth visit may be subject to audit review and recovery.
A telehealth visit includes:
- Phone call
- Both email and postal mail
- Video chat
All telehealth formats are excluded from issuing DME and prosthetic and orthotic items. |