FQHC in Medical Billing
FQHC stands for Federally Qualified Health Center, a community-based healthcare provider that receives funds from the federal government to provide primary care services in underserved areas.
FQHC in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, FQHCs have specific billing codes and reimbursement structures for providing primary care to low-income or underserved populations. They receive enhanced reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medicaid.
For example, an FQHC provides healthcare to rural communities and bills Medicaid using FQHC-specific codes to receive higher reimbursement rates.
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