Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hello there, I am in the beginning stages of setting up in PP, and I was wondering if I could run a two part question by the group. I know we are meant to register for an EIN number and a NPI number. I am wondering if I need both, if I am not planing on having employees or filing insurance? I am working doing home visits, should i register my home address or is it better to have a separate business address ie, mail box? Also if If anyone does not mind sharing where they obtain their super bills from, to give to the client that would be helpful also. Sorry if these questions seem so remedial, I appreciate any help you can offer RN, IBCLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think you need an NPI # if you are going to offer your clients the option of billing themselves. But a more experienced PPIBCLC will have to answer that for sure!Ginger Chun, LLLL, IBCLCPostpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator, Infant Massage Instructor www.thenurturedcenter.comAccredited Breastfeeding Counselor, La Leche League USAHappiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony -- Mahatma Gandhi Hello there, I am in the beginning stages of setting up in PP, and I was wondering if I could run a two part question by the group. I know we are meant to register for an EIN number and a NPI number. I am wondering if I need both, if I am not planing on having employees or filing insurance? I am working doing home visits, should i register my home address or is it better to have a separate business address ie, mail box? Also if If anyone does not mind sharing where they obtain their super bills from, to give to the client that would be helpful also. Sorry if these questions seem so remedial, I appreciate any help you can offer RN, IBCLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ginger is right. If you are giving them a superbill to seek reimbursement, you need to have an NPI number. You need an EIN number for tax purposes. No reason why you shouldn't use your home address. If you are going to order supplies for anything, many places will not deliver to a PO Box. I'm sure someone else can come up with some reason as to why not to use your home address, but I've done it for 27 years as a lactation consultant in private practice. So far, so good. Jan I think you need an NPI # if you are going to offer your clients the option of billing themselves. But a more experienced PPIBCLC will have to answer that for sure!Ginger Chun, LLLL, IBCLCPostpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator, Infant Massage Instructorwww.thenurturedcenter.comAccredited Breastfeeding Counselor, La Leche League USAHappiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony -- Mahatma Gandhi Hello there, I am in the beginning stages of setting up in PP, and I was wondering if I could run a two part question by the group. I know we are meant to register for an EIN number and a NPI number. I am wondering if I need both, if I am not planing on having employees or filing insurance? I am working doing home visits, should i register my home address or is it better to have a separate business address ie, mail box? Also if If anyone does not mind sharing where they obtain their super bills from, to give to the client that would be helpful also. Sorry if these questions seem so remedial, I appreciate any help you can offer RN, IBCLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think I presumed that most women would want the super bill in caseTheir insurance would cover any of the visit. I guess that brings up the question,do I need to give a super bill and have the NPI number?ThanksSent from my iPhone Ginger is right. If you are giving them a superbill to seek reimbursement, you need to have an NPI number. You need an EIN number for tax purposes. No reason why you shouldn't use your home address. If you are going to order supplies for anything, many places will not deliver to a PO Box. I'm sure someone else can come up with some reason as to why not to use your home address, but I've done it for 27 years as a lactation consultant in private practice. So far, so good. Jan I think you need an NPI # if you are going to offer your clients the option of billing themselves. But a more experienced PPIBCLC will have to answer that for sure!Ginger Chun, LLLL, IBCLCPostpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator, Infant Massage Instructorwww.thenurturedcenter.comAccredited Breastfeeding Counselor, La Leche League USAHappiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony -- Mahatma Gandhi Hello there, I am in the beginning stages of setting up in PP, and I was wondering if I could run a two part question by the group. I know we are meant to register for an EIN number and a NPI number. I am wondering if I need both, if I am not planing on having employees or filing insurance? I am working doing home visits, should i register my home address or is it better to have a separate business address ie, mail box? Also if If anyone does not mind sharing where they obtain their super bills from, to give to the client that would be helpful also. Sorry if these questions seem so remedial, I appreciate any help you can offer RN, IBCLC = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think so, yes. Most people want to submit their bill for reimbursement and without an NPI and an EIN number and a superbill with the correct CPT and ICD-9 (soon to be ICD-10) codes they won't even consider it. Jan I think I presumed that most women would want the super bill in case Their insurance would cover any of the visit. I guess that brings up the question,do I need to give a super bill and have the NPI number? Thanks Sent from my iPhone Ginger is right. If you are giving them a superbill to seek reimbursement, you need to have an NPI number. You need an EIN number for tax purposes. No reason why you shouldn't use your home address. If you are going to order supplies for anything, many places will not deliver to a PO Box. I'm sure someone else can come up with some reason as to why not to use your home address, but I've done it for 27 years as a lactation consultant in private practice. So far, so good. Jan I think you need an NPI # if you are going to offer your clients the option of billing themselves. But a more experienced PPIBCLC will have to answer that for sure!Ginger Chun, LLLL, IBCLCPostpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator, Infant Massage Instructorwww.thenurturedcenter.comAccredited Breastfeeding Counselor, La Leche League USAHappiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony -- Mahatma Gandhi Hello there, I am in the beginning stages of setting up in PP, and I was wondering if I could run a two part question by the group. I know we are meant to register for an EIN number and a NPI number. I am wondering if I need both, if I am not planing on having employees or filing insurance? I am working doing home visits, should i register my home address or is it better to have a separate business address ie, mail box? Also if If anyone does not mind sharing where they obtain their super bills from, to give to the client that would be helpful also. Sorry if these questions seem so remedial, I appreciate any help you can offer RN, IBCLC = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks that explains it well!Sent from my iPhone I think so, yes. Most people want to submit their bill for reimbursement and without an NPI and an EIN number and a superbill with the correct CPT and ICD-9 (soon to be ICD-10) codes they won't even consider it. Jan I think I presumed that most women would want the super bill in case Their insurance would cover any of the visit. I guess that brings up the question,do I need to give a super bill and have the NPI number? Thanks Sent from my iPhone Ginger is right. If you are giving them a superbill to seek reimbursement, you need to have an NPI number. You need an EIN number for tax purposes. No reason why you shouldn't use your home address. If you are going to order supplies for anything, many places will not deliver to a PO Box. I'm sure someone else can come up with some reason as to why not to use your home address, but I've done it for 27 years as a lactation consultant in private practice. So far, so good. Jan I think you need an NPI # if you are going to offer your clients the option of billing themselves. But a more experienced PPIBCLC will have to answer that for sure!Ginger Chun, LLLL, IBCLCPostpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator, Infant Massage Instructorwww.thenurturedcenter.comAccredited Breastfeeding Counselor, La Leche League USAHappiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony -- Mahatma Gandhi Hello there, I am in the beginning stages of setting up in PP, and I was wondering if I could run a two part question by the group. I know we are meant to register for an EIN number and a NPI number. I am wondering if I need both, if I am not planing on having employees or filing insurance? I am working doing home visits, should i register my home address or is it better to have a separate business address ie, mail box? Also if If anyone does not mind sharing where they obtain their super bills from, to give to the client that would be helpful also. Sorry if these questions seem so remedial, I appreciate any help you can offer RN, IBCLC = = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yes there are the ICD 9 codes that are very specific. The peds office that I am in said that as an example 99213 which is for an office service, appt time approximately 30 evaluation and management can only be used once for 1 to 7 day old. That is it doesn't matter what ICD code is used. Porter Hanford, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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