Wiki 1 week checks for baby

[01085585]

Our facility brings infants in for a 1 week check, 2 week check, 6 check, then 2 month, etc...
We are having a debate on whether or not to charge for the 1 week checks (if you can??????).. we previously have done a no charge for the 1 week checks but some of our providers are questioning it saying they are providing a service and would like to bill for it...
So I guess my question is : can you bill for a infant 1 week check (in office) and if so what would the code be?
Thank you,
Ashley Little, CPC

 

[etay]

Yes you can bill a physical code 99391, for those first few weeks.

 

[01085585]

well we bill a 99391 for 2 week check and I do not think insurance will pay for it being billed on the 1 week check also??

 

[Biller385]

Some policies have well child care for 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months etc. Others have a certain number of visits per year and others don not have any coverage. You need to call the insurance company for this patient and verify benefits for well child care.

Cathy