What tele-hematology covers
Anemia workup and iron studies. Thrombocytopenia and abnormal CBC review. Leukocytosis and leukopenia triage. DVT and PE management. Anticoagulation starts, holds, and reversal questions. Bleeding and clotting disorder workups. Sickle cell pain crisis support. Transfusion decision support. Delivered as curbsides for quick questions, eConsults for documented opinions, or tele-visits when the patient needs one.
How it reduces unnecessary transfers
Many transfers out of community hospitals happen because no one on-site can interpret an abnormal count or confirm a transfusion or anticoagulation plan. A hematologist reachable in minutes can confirm the patient is safe to keep, tell the team what to watch, and document the plan — so the bed, the revenue, and the patient stay local.
The premium standard
The consulting physician should be a board-certified hematologist with meaningful post-fellowship experience. Beam requires NPI verification, board certification, and a minimum of 3 years post-residency on every tele-hematology case.
Frequently asked
Is tele-hematology billable?
Yes. Tele-visits are billed as standard outpatient E/M codes. Provider-to-provider eConsults are billable under CPT 99451 and 99452 when documentation criteria are met.
Can tele-hematology support inpatients?
Yes. Curbside and eConsult support for inpatient anemia, thrombocytopenia, anticoagulation, and transfusion questions is one of the most common uses at community and critical-access hospitals.
Who qualifies as a tele-hematologist?
A board-certified hematologist (often hematology/oncology) with an active US state medical license. Premium platforms require NPI verification and a minimum of 3 years post-fellowship experience.
How Beam delivers tele-hematology
Beam is the premium telemedicine partner — every clinician is NPI-verified with a minimum of 3 years post-residency (or post-credential for allied roles).
See Beam Tele-Hematology