Coding and Payment in Pediatrics: The A, B, Cs of Being Paid for the Care You Give

Abstract

This article reviews key points from “Coding and Payment in Pediatrics: The A, B, Cs of Being Paid for the Care You Give,” an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) coding webinar presented by Shannon Fox-Levine, MD, FAAP, including the following: How payment affects patient access Appropriate coding and billing practices Contract terms Avoiding and fighting inappropriate denials Looking beyond fee-for-service payment State and national resources for addressing payment issues