Increased Reimbursement for Medical House Calls

Not only does a medical house call practice require significantly less overhead, but physicians are able to receive higher reimbursement rates by doing a house call visit rather than a conventional office one. A surely motivating factor indeed, the number of home visits that Medicare paid for shot up almost eight-fold to 1.5 million in 2001 from 195,700 in 1996, according to the centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare in 1998 finally raised payment for home visits by as much as 50%. House call doctors say home treatment for many elderly patients will cost less over the long term than repeated trips to the emergency room, extended hospital stays or even nursing-home care. Medicare reimburses as much as $266 for a new patient treated at home, 46% more than the $182 that can be billed in an office setting.

With increased reimbursement as just one of the reasons why physicians should strongly consider moving their practice to “house call,” it is no wonder why this niche medical practice is growing at a rapid rate. Contact HouseCall Doctors today for all of the information, resources, and support you need for transitioning to house call. You’ll be glad you did!