### Question
How is the term originating site defined?


### Answer
The term **originating site** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395m* as the following:

> only those sites described in clause (ii) at which the eligible telehealth individual is located at the time the service is furnished via a telecommunications system and only if such site is located—


(I) in an area that is designated as a rural health professional shortage area under section 254e(a)(1)(A) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

