How a $720 PT Visit Happened (Legally)

Is insurance killing the value of your physical therapy practice?Would you rather earn $125 quickly or $500 slowly? Which business model wins?This crossover episode of CashPT Headquarters features Ben Bagge and Dave Kittle from the Dave Kittle Show. They break down the differences between out-of-network billing and cash pay models in physical therapy. Dave shares how his team delivers home and on-demand care in New York City, as well as the challenges and benefits of managing insurance billing. They also cover patient expectations, denied claims, admin workload, and how to build trust while growing revenue.You can connect with Ben Bagge and learn how to grow your cash-based physical therapy practice at https://clinicalmarketer.comIn this episode, we cover:[03:05] Understanding Out-of-Network vs. Cash Pay[07:22] Billing and Documentation Insights[10:17] Initial Phone Call Strategies[16:33] The Financial Impact of Insurance[20:50] Insurance Billing Strategies[22:10] Out-of-Network Billing Success Stories[22:40] Ethical Considerations in Billing[23:28] Patient Payment Plans and Cash Flow[24:47] Out-of-Network Billing Challenges[25:36] Patient Communication and Consent[27:52] Concierge and Membership Models[29:51] Dealing with Negative Reviews[31:22] Handling Insurance Denials[37:21] Final ThoughtsDo you want to pick Dave’s brain? Ask him a question about practice valuations, offers, or potential partnerships? Click this link and book a call with him on Clarity: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-salesConnect with Dave on:Email: [email protected] Instagram: @davekittleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ orCall (646)-781-8884LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ orCall (646)-781-8884 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.