There is not a straight answer for this. Again, if I'm trying to get a provider to sign and doing a little credentialing for him will push him over the edge then I agree to do it as part of our contract, but I let him know there is usually an additional charge. If I am going to charge for credentialing I usually charge an hourly rate. Some forms I know exactly how much is involved and I have a flat rate for them. For example I can do an individual Medicare app for $75.
Michele