A multi-state physician group treats a patient whose health-plan rules for telehealth and place of service are defined by the patient’s plan state, which differs from the clinic’s headquarters state. Which approach is correct?
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Short Explanation
The patient’s plan state is the referee for that claim—not the fancy HQ zip code on the letterhead. Code to the payer’s geography.
Full Explanation
Multi-state groups must differentiate which jurisdiction’s and which payer’s telehealth and POS rules apply to each claim. Headquarters location alone does not override the patient’s applicable plan policy or state Medicaid/commercial rules governing that encounter. Researching the correct governing source prevents denials and compliance errors.