One-Time Waiver and Revised Guidelines for Uploading Geo-Tagged Photographs of CGHS Beneficiaries: CGHS Order
F.No. 5-36/CGHS (HQ)/HEC/2024
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Headquarters
CGHS Bhawan, Sector-13, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110 066
(Hospital Empanelment Cell)
Dated:
2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: One-Time Waiver
and Revised Guidelines for Uploading Geo-Tagged Photographs of CGHS
Beneficiaries.
In continuation of the earlier instructions regarding the
uploading of geo-tagged photographs of CGHS beneficiaries admitted for IPD
treatment, the matter has been reviewed in light of the concerns and
difficulties expressed by stakeholders. It has now been decided to revise the
guidelines as follows:
1. One-Time Waiver
A one-time waiver is hereby granted for the requirement of
uploading daily geo-tagged photographs for the period commencing from the date
on which the earlier order mandating daily uploads was issued up to the date of
this O.M. A copy of the present O.M. must be appended by the HCO to every case
covered by this waiver and resubmit in the TMS portal.
2. Revised Geo-Tagging Requirements
|
Category |
Requirement |
Remarks |
|
IPD – Referral Cases(e-referral) |
No geo-tagged photographs required. |
Referral must be valid and
uploaded on NHA portal. |
|
IPD – Non-Referral Cases (manual) (including
emergencies, beneficiaries ≥ 70 yrs, follow-up admissions, etc.) |
·
Two geo-tagged photographs: (i) at admission, (ii) at discharge. ·
·
For hospitalisation > 7 days,
an additional geo-tagged photograph every 7th day. ·
Photographs must be captured in
situ (ward/ICU). ·
Display of CGHS card in the frame
not required. |
|
|
OPD – With Valid Referral / Endorsement (consultation,
investigations, day-care) |
No geo-tagged photographs required. |
|
|
OPD – Without Referral |
Mandatory geo-tagged photograph
for: ·
Beneficiaries ≥ 70 yrs;
endorsement is issued; ·
Bed-ridden beneficiaries (video
consultation screenshot acceptable) ·
Follow-up consultations linked to
a main referral where no fresh |
3. Mode of Capture & Upload
4.1. Photographs must be geo-tagged automatically by the device
(smart phone/tablet) and uploaded to the CGHS/NHA billing portal in real time
or within 24 hours of capture.
4.2. Image resolution should be kept reasonable (≤ 1 MB per file) to avoid
network congestion.
4.3. HCOs shall maintain a local back-up of the images for a minimum of 90 days
for audit purposes.
4. Implementation & Compliance
5.1. The revised guidelines takes effect immediately and will
remain in force until further orders.
5.2. Non-compliance will attract action under the CGHS Empanelment Agreement,
including withholding of payments and/rejection of claims.
5. This
issues with the approval of the competent authority
Digitally signed by
Dr Satheesh Y H
Date: 21-07-2025
09:58:47
[Dr. Satheesh Y.H.]
Director
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