Wiki Interpreter - has anyone billed or coded

Hi Vicky,

Although we cannot bill an insurance carrier, or patient, for interpreter services; we can consider the option of using prolonged service codes for the additional time it takes the doctor with the patient due to using an interpretor. If the service took longer than normal due to interpretation needs, hopefully a time element is documented so you may look to those codes.

Hope this helps!

Kris
 
Hi Vicky,

Although we cannot bill an insurance carrier, or patient, for interpreter services; we can consider the option of using prolonged service codes for the additional time it takes the doctor with the patient due to using an interpretor. If the service took longer than normal due to interpretation needs, hopefully a time element is documented so you may look to those codes.

Hope this helps!

Kris

Very crafty! Now that's thinking outside the box! I like it! :D
 
Thanks, Brandi!

Also, to Vicki: I should have added this note; if there is not enough exceeded time to meet prolonged service guidelines, payment for interpreter services falls under office overhead. So, if prolonged services can't be billed, make sure the person who handles the financials for the office/company is aware of the payments and has copies of the receipts. They will be needed for tax purposes.

Kris
 
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