The American Academy of Pediatrics has
developed a collection of template letters that your practice can use or adapt
for your practice, including letters to health plan medical directors outlining
appropriate coding and payment guidance.
Sample letter to patients outlining circumstances that led to the denial of their request to inspect and copy their protected health information, one of a collection of documents designed to assist your practice in setting up appropriate policies and procedures to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Sample request form for patients who wish to inspect and copy their protected health information, one of a collection of documents designed to assist your practice in setting up appropriate policies and procedures to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Template letter to inform patients when a retail-based clinic (RBC) will be opening in the area. This letter can also be modified, so it is appropriate to send to patients who have already been seen at an RBC.
Template letter to patients/families alerting them that providing telephone care is an option of the practice and is a billable service. This is part of the AAP's Payment for Telephone Care: A Toolkit.
Template letter to patients/families alerting them that providing telephone care is an option of the practice and is a billable service. This is part of the AAP's Payment for Telephone Care: A Toolkit.
Template letter to patients/families alerting them that providing telephone care is an option of the practice and is a billable service. This is part of the AAP's Payment for Telephone Care: A Toolkit.
Template letter to insurance carriers regarding the practice of denying or reducing the reimbursement amount for CPT code 90472 (immunization administration; each additional vaccine).
Insurers are sending letters to providers alleging improper billing and significant overpayments. Read this to find out what you can do if you receive a "take back demand" from a carrier.