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by the use of instrumentation and diagnostic
equipment, through which images and medical
records may be transmitted electronically.
Source: VA Code Annotated Sec. 54.1-3303.
Consent
No reference found. No reference found.
Location
No reference found. Providers must by physically present in Virginia during
the telemedicine encounter.
Source: VA Dept. of Medical Assistant Svcs., Medicaid Provider
Manual, Psychiatric Services Provider Manual, Covered Svcs. and
Limitations, p. 36 (Dec. 30, 2013).
Cross-State Licensing
No reference found. Providers must be licensed in Virginia and enrolled in
the state Medicaid program in which they practice
medicine.
Source: Physician Provider Manual. Ch II: Provider Participation
Requirements (Jul., 18, 2014) pg. 11.
Private Payers
Requires coverage of telemedicine services, subject to No reference found.
contract terms and conditions.
Reimbursement must be the same as in-person
services.
Source: VA Code Annotated Sec. 38.2-3418.16 (2012).
Site/Transmission Fee
Reimbursement allowed, but not required. Reimburse a facility fee.
Source: VA Code Annotated Sec. 38.2-3418.16 (2012).
Miscellaneous
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