- Cherry Health Team
Virtual physician visits to become permanent for Albertans

Effective immediately: The new billing codes introduced for virtual care in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are to remain permanent. Thus, all existing rules will remain in place.
FAQ:
These permanent billing codes include: patient visit, consultations, and mental health services provided over the phone or via video conference
In-person physician and specialist visits will continue to be available, however virtual appointments may be offered when it is appropriate to do so
These codes are not subject to the daily patient cap
The details of the changes can be found here on Bulletin 231
Rates will vary and depend on the specialty on service, these rates will be the same as in-person rates
information sourced from: Alberta Health
For the press release: Global News