BILLING
FirstStages Feeding is an "out-of-network" provider. We do not participate directly with any insurance company. Payment is due at the time of service or via the patient portal. We accept all major credit cards, and FSA and HSA cards. We provide detailed and itemized super-bills in order to submit for “out-of-network”. Many families have been able to access a "gap exception" or "single case agreement" if there are no in-network providers available in your area.
Contact us for a free phone consult to discuss concerns, ways we can help, & fees/packages available.
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Verifying out-of-network benefits
Contact your insurance directly and ask about out-of-network benefits (coverage and deductible) for feeding assessment (code 92610) and feeding therapy (code 92526) with typical diagnosis of pediatric feeding disorder and/or oral dysphagia.
Requesting a "gap exception", "single case agreement", or "in for out" (IFO) agreement.
If you are on a wait list for in-network providers for feeding, some insurance companies will allow an "exception" for firstStages to be covered as in-network. The family is responsible for calling their insurance company/case manager to request this and initiate the process for an "exception". firstStages Feeding will do our best to help you with the process.