Nurse practitioners can access diverse telehealth roles including virtual primary care, urgent care, and mental health services through platforms like Teladoc and Amwell, earning $100,000-$150,000+ annually with flexible remote work.
Nurses can pursue telehealth roles including virtual care coordinators, remote patient monitoring specialists, and telehealth RNs with growing demand across telemedicine platforms and healthcare systems.
Telehealth CPT codes in 2025 include 99441-99443 for patient visits and 99454-99457 for remote monitoring, with reimbursement rates varying by payer and state regulations.
Telehealth by SimplePractice is an integrated virtual care platform combining secure video consultations, appointment scheduling, EHR, and billing in one HIPAA-compliant system for independent healthcare providers.
Telehealth modifiers are billing codes (-95, -GT, -GQ) appended to procedure codes to indicate remote service delivery. They determine insurance reimbursement rates and ensure coding compliance for virtual care.
Mental health telehealth delivers psychiatric services via video, phone, or messaging by licensed professionals, enabling remote access to therapy, counseling, and medication management from home.
Table of Contents Article Summary and Context Dr Telx’s Perspective on Telehealth Extensions The Real-World Impact on Patients A Modern Approach to Accessible Care Conclusion Article Summary and Context A recent Fierce Healthcare article highlights the precarious situation facing Medicare telehealth extensions as political tensions threaten a partial government shutdown. The House passed a funding
Telemedicine is remote clinical care by licensed providers; telehealth is the broader category including non-clinical health services. Telemedicine requires licensing and insurance coverage; telehealth services vary.
CMS extends key telehealth flexibilities through 2025, including expanded providers, audio-only coverage, and rural eligibility, though some provisions may face legislative changes.
Behavioral health telehealth delivers mental health and substance abuse services through digital platforms. It connects patients with psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors remotely for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction treatment.
