Pediatrics Medical Billing
Professional Pediatrics Medical Billing
Our professional pediatric medical billing services offer a comprehensive solution tailored to the specific needs of pediatric practices. Our medical billing experts work on insurance verification and pre-authorization to avoid claim denials, accurate coding for growth charts, immunizations, and age-specific procedures, and charge capture to ensure all services are billed correctly to insurance companies across the nation. Additionally, our services often encompass follow-up on denied claims and appeals processes, maximizing revenue collection and minimizing administrative headaches for your practice.
Our Pediatrics Medical Billing Process
Patient Registration and Insurance Verification
Encounter Documentation Review
Medical Coding
Charge Entry
Claims Submission
What are Benefits of Outsourcing Pediatrics Medical Billing?
Increased Efficiency and Accuracy: Pediatric billing specialists stay up-to-date on complex coding requirements specific to children’s healthcare. This ensures accurate claims submitted on time, minimizing denials and maximizing reimbursements.
Improved Cash Flow: Faster claim turnaround and fewer denials lead to a steady stream of incoming revenue for your practice.
Reduced Administrative Burden: Outsourcing frees up your in-house staff to focus on patient care and other essential tasks. No need to hire and train dedicated billing personnel in your practice office.
Expertise in Pediatric Billing: At Stars Pro, our experts understand the complexities of pediatric coding, including growth charts, immunizations, and age-specific procedures.
Enhanced Compliance: Staying on top of ever-changing regulations is crucial. Outsourcing partners ensure your practice adheres to all billing and coding guidelines.
More Time for Patients: By delegating medical billing, pediatricians and their teams can dedicate more time to providing high-quality care for their young patients.
What CPT Codes Are Used by Pediatricians in Billing?
Pediatricians utilize a specific range of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for medical billing. These codes categorize the services provided during a patient encounter. Here’s a breakdown of common CPT codes used in pediatrics:
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Codes: These codes represent office visits based on the level of service provided. Common examples include:
99203/99204: New patient office visit (levels 3 & 4)
99213/99214: Established patient office visit (levels 3 & 4)
- Preventive Medicine Codes: These codes encompass well-child checkups for different age groups:
99381-99385: New patient preventive care (codes vary by age group)
99391-99395: Established patient preventive care (codes vary by age group)
- Immunization Codes: Specific codes exist for each administered vaccine. These are typically reported along with E/M or preventive medicine codes.
- Procedural Codes: These codes represent specific procedures performed during a visit, such as:
64000: Injection, intradermal
90471: Otitis media with effusion exam
Why Pediatricians Choose Stars Pro Medical Billing Services?
Pediatric Expertise: Stars Pro Medical Billing has expert medical billing and coding team and they have specific experience and knowledge in handling pediatric billing. Our experts have familiarity with coding for growth charts, immunizations, and age-specific procedures – areas crucial for accurate reimbursement in pediatrics.
Focus on Efficiency and Accuracy: We emphasize our ability to streamline the billing process for busy practices, ensuring timely claim submissions and minimizing errors that lead to denials. This translates to faster reimbursements and improved cash flow.
Compliance with Regulations: Pediatricians are likely concerned with staying up-to-date on complex billing and coding regulations. Stars Pro Medical Billing could address this by highlighting our commitment to staying current and ensuring the practice adheres to all guidelines.
Cost-Effectiveness: While the specific pricing structure might not be available publicly, Stars Pro Medical Billing could position themselves as a cost-effective solution compared to hiring and training in-house billing staff.