Consent Requirements

Telemedicine/Telehealth Requirements

• To the extent possible, providers must ensure members have the same rights to confidentiality and security as provided during traditional office visits.
• Providers must follow consent and patient information protocol consistent with those followed during in-person visits.
• Telemedicine/telehealth does not alter the scope of practice of any healthcare provider; or authorize the delivery of healthcare services in a setting or manner not otherwise authorized by law.
• Record keeping must comply with Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 37.85.414.
• Enrolled providers delivering services via telemedicine/telehealth must submit claims using the appropriate CPT or HCPCS code, place of service, and modifier for the services rendered.

SOURCE:  MT Medicaid, All Provider Notice, Coverage and Reimbursement for Telemedicine/Telehealth Services, Mar. 21, 2023, (Accessed Feb. 2026).

A provider shall follow consent and patient information protocols consistent with the protocols followed for in-person visits.

SOURCE: Montana Code Annotated 53-6-122 (Accessed Feb. 2026).