Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Billing Services
FQHC billing differs from typical hospital or physician billing because it covers a broader range of services tailored to underserved communities. These centers receive federal funding to provide medical care in areas facing healthcare disparities. Billing for FQHCs requires specialized knowledge of codes for medical, dental, and behavioral health services, as well as expertise in Medicaid and Medicare billing rules, since these services are often limited in scope.
FQHC services can be provided by:
FQHC billing guidelines must be followed while billing with the FQHC revenue codes listed below and a Healthcare Current Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) code describing the encounter:
0521 – Clinic visit by member to FQHC
0522 – Home visit by FQHC practitioner
0524 – Visit by FQHC practitioner to a member in a covered Part A stay at the SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility)
0525 – Visit by FQHC practitioner to a member in a SNF (not in a covered Part A stay) or Nursing Facility (NF) or Intermittent Care Facility (ICF) or other residential facility
0528 – Visit by FQHC practitioner to other non- FQHC site (e.g., scene of accident)
0519 – Clinic, Other Clinic (only for the FQHC supplemental payment)
0900 – Behavioral Health Treatments/Services
Choose the Right Billing and Coding Services for Your FQHC
Why Choose QWay for FQHC Billing and Coding Services?
FQHC Billing and Coding Services
QWay Healthcare brings deep expertise in FQHC billing,
Sliding fee scales
QWay Healthcare ensures compliance with HRSA guidelines by accurately applying income-based sliding fee scales, helping FQHCs maintain eligibility for federal funding while offering affordable care to underserved populations.
Cost-based reimbursement
We expertly manage cost-based reimbursement methods where applicable, helping FQHCs capture full allowable costs for services rendered, particularly under Medicaid programs in certain states.
Encounter rates
Our billing specialists maximize reimbursements by correctly identifying and billing eligible face-to-face encounters using the required T1015 (Medicaid) and G codes (Medicare), ensuring claims meet federal and state standards.
Wrap payments
QWay Healthcare tracks MCO payments and calculates wraparound shortfalls to ensure FQHCs receive the full PPS rate through accurate reconciliation and timely supplemental wrap payment submissions.
PPS Medicare reimbursement
We handle Medicare FQHC PPS billing with precision, applying the correct geographic-adjusted rate per encounter and adhering to CMS coding requirements to avoid denials and accelerate reimbursements.
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