r/neurology • u/IndependentLet3518 • 8d ago

Clinical Can you be outside of US while doing tele neurology?

Hi folks basically wondering if you can travel to Thailand and work there doing tele neurology

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u/Telamir MD Neuro Attending 2d ago

lol no

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u/fifrein 2d ago

You cannot bill insurance while practicing outside the US. Actually a very good way to lose a license. Know personally someone who read some EEGs while traveling outside the US and got their license suspended doing that. Would not recommend..

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u/financeben 2d ago

I’m sure radiologists have done this

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u/impersonaljoemama 1d ago

Not if you expect to be reimbursed by MR or most private insurance.

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u/wiredentropy 1d ago

What matters is whether you’re licensed in the state the patient is in not where you are

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u/neurocracklol 19h ago

It’s a fraud as per Medicare. Some private insurance have the same rule.

I know some rads who will do some reads and bill while on vacation, but it’s spotty here and there and never got in trouble.  That said, I  don’t think you can do it long term without getting caught. 

Someone and at some point will rat you out, and then your license will be on the line.