CMS updates telehealth billing requirements for RHCs

CMS has issued updated guidance on telehealth billing for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). The changes clarify billing requirements and modifier use for distant site telehealth services provided by RHC practitioners. Administrators at RHCs should review the new CMS transmittal and audit their 2026 claims to ensure compliance. Failure to align with the updated guidance risks claim denials and potential RHC status review during cost report audits.