Colorado Medical Society

Introduced by: Council on Practice Environment

Subject: Guidelines for Telephonic Communications

Referred to: Reference Committee on Health Affairs

WHEREAS, current CMS policy does not address telephonic communications, and the proper usage of such services, and

WHEREAS, CMS membership has expressed concern with not having policy on what is appropriate for documentation of services provided via telephonic communications, therefore be it

RESOLVED, The Colorado Medical Society encourages physicians to use proper and adequate written documentation of the problem(s), discussion, and treatment plan/recommendations resulting from the telephonic communication. The Medical Society has no opinion on relative value of these services at this time. The Medical Society believes that telephone services that are reasonable, properly documented, and of high quality should be billable services that merit reimbursement by patients and third parties.

FISCAL IMPACT: None