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Payment for telephone care.

, Sanford M Melzer, Mark S Reuben

    Pediatrics
    |October 4, 2006
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pediatricians increasingly seek payment for telephone care, a valuable service often provided without charge. This review outlines how to properly document, report, and bill for these essential pediatric services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric healthcare delivery
    • Medical practice management
    • Healthcare economics

    Background:

    • Telephone care in pediatrics is essential, requiring medical judgment and carrying practice expenses and liability risks.
    • This service often replaces more expensive in-person visits, highlighting its value in pediatric practice.
    • Physicians are currently undercompensated for telephone care, despite its significance.

    Framework:

    • This statement examines the role and current payment landscape of telephone care in pediatric practices.
    • It addresses the practical challenges and considerations for implementing billing for these services.
    • Recommendations are provided for effective documentation, reporting, and billing procedures.

    Implementation:

    • Pediatricians face increasing practice costs and are exploring avenues for reimbursement.

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  • The study reviews the traditional model of providing telephone care gratis to patients and families.
  • Practical issues surrounding the charging for telephone care services are discussed.

    • Implications:

    • Establishing appropriate billing mechanisms for telephone care can support practice sustainability.
    • Clear guidelines for documenting, reporting, and billing enhance the recognition of telephone care's value.
    • This can lead to improved resource allocation and potentially better patient access to timely medical advice.