COVID-19 is spread person to person and can be transmitted through respiratory droplets containing virus that travel 3 to 6 feet before landing. Infection can be spread if respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes land in the eyes, nose, or mouth of people nearby, or if they are inhaled into the lungs. Respiratory droplet transmission is also how influenza (flu) and … [Read more...] about How is COVID-19 spread?
What are the symptoms of COVID-19 infection?
Reported illness in confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world range from mild symptoms for the majority of those affected, to severe respiratory illness and death. The following symptoms may be found 2-14 days after exposure and appear flu-like: Fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, chills, body aches, headache, and new loss of taste or smell. Nasal congestion, nausea/vomiting, and … [Read more...] about What are the symptoms of COVID-19 infection?
What is the 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19?
Coronavirus is the name of a large family of viruses. Some cause infection specifically in humans while others cause infection in animals. There are many types of human coronaviruses, including some that cause the common cold. Rarely, animal coronaviruses may develop the ability to also infect humans. COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new (novel) coronavirus that has not previously been seen … [Read more...] about What is the 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19?
What if I have insurance but no card or am not showing as ‘eligible’ on the day of my appointment?
If you have recently obtained or changed you insurance through your employer but do not have your proof of insurance yet, you may need to call your Human Resources Department to make sure that the paperwork was submitted to the carrier. Sometimes there is a delay in the process. If paperwork was submitted, you have 3 options: 1. Pay for the child's visit out of pocket - you will get reimbursed … [Read more...] about What if I have insurance but no card or am not showing as ‘eligible’ on the day of my appointment?
What if my insurance doesn’t cover preventative care or I have a preventative care maximum benefit?
Preventative well care visits are crucial for the health and proper development of your child. However, some insurance plans do not cover preventative well care services or they have a benefit cap maximum which limits how much they will pay per year. The federally-funded Vaccine for Children (VFC) program supplies vaccines at a significantly reduced cost for those patients with capped insurance, … [Read more...] about What if my insurance doesn’t cover preventative care or I have a preventative care maximum benefit?
Can you change how you billed my child’s visit so insurance will pay the claim?
We are required by Federal law to report the exact services provided and the exact reasons for providing them. It is fraudulent to report a different procedure or diagnosis code in order to make a visit "fit" your insurance plan. The only time a service or diagnosis can be changed is we originally reported something incorrectly to your insurance. You may want to check with your insurance prior to … [Read more...] about Can you change how you billed my child’s visit so insurance will pay the claim?
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