### Question
What does distant site mean?


### Answer
**Distant site** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*:

> the site at which the physician or practitioner is located at the time the service is provided via a telecommunications system

#### 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**

