I work for an audiology group that in the past has billed the patient for hearing aid repairs. With insurances now getting in the hear aid game I have found that - BCBS for instance- will only pay $102.00 for a hearing aid repair but my cost is $160.00. IF the hearing aid is over 5 years old that cost to me is over $200.00. Since the patient has coverage and I have to bill that coverage how do I cover my costs? Can I bill the patient the difference? What might my options be?
Thank you so much for any insight into this.
Cheryl