Here are five steps for developing a fee schedule:
1. Assemble a team of clinical and business office staff.
2. Gather physician, attorney, accountant and consultant input.
3. Examine local economic demographics.
4. Research fee allowances in the managed care market.
5. Identify payer carve-outs for implants and high-value services.
Click here to read more about common fee schedules and steps for developing one.
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