Montana Title 53. Social Services and Institutions § 53-6-122. Telehealth services--requirements--limitations

(a) is clinically appropriate for delivery by telehealth as specified by the department by rule or policy;

(b) comports with the guidelines of the applicable medicaid provider manual; and

(c) is not specifically required in the applicable provider manual to be provided in a face-to-face manner.

(a) ensure an enrollee receiving telehealth services has the same rights to confidentiality and security as provided for traditional office visits;

(b) follow consent and patient information protocols consistent with the protocols followed for in-person visits; and

(c) comply with recordkeeping requirements established by the department by rule.

(a) may be provided using secure portal messaging, secure instant messaging, telephone communication, or audiovisual communication;

(b) may not be provided in a setting or manner not otherwise authorized by law; and

(c) must be reimbursed at the same rate of payment as services delivered in person.

(a) billing procedures for enrolled providers;

(b) the services considered clinically appropriate for telehealth purposes;

(c) recordkeeping requirements for providers, including originating site providers; and

(d) other requirements for originating site providers, including allowable provider types, reimbursement rates, and requirements for the secure technology to be used at originating sites.