The Financial Implications of Telemedicine Practice Patterns Across Pediatric Surgical Specialties

Retrospective analysis of 147,007 pediatric surgical encounters from April 2020-June 2021 found telemedicine utilization varied widely by specialty (2-23%), with neurosurgery showing highest adoption. While in-person visits generated higher charges, reimbursement rates remained equivalent across modalities, highlighting financial implications for institutions navigating post-pandemic telehealth policy.