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Debbie G:
Will any insurance company pay for an interpreter for a patient that is deaf?

Michele:
Unfortunately most insurance carriers do not cover the cost of an interpreter.

PMRNC:
You might want to call the carriers, I think over past few years cases were won based on the American's With Disabilities ACT

PsychBiller:

My understanding is that the physician is responsible for paying the cost for the interpreter, it is not a covered expense under insurance. 

This link might help: http://deafness.about.com/od/legalrights/a/medinterpreters.htm

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