Credential first - Knowing your fee schedule comes last  

Ever wonder how much an insurance carrier will offer you if you contract with them? 

You would think this is an easy question however, you will need to go through the entire credentialing process (which could take months) before you have the knowledge you need to make a decision whether to contract with a carrier or not.

So whether you are a struggling intern getting ready to open your own practice or partnership or an established physician wondering if you should contract with a carrier, you need to credential with them first. 

I am not saying that you need to contract. I am saying that your signature is the last detail of contracting and it is at this time that the carrier will share your specific, geologically located, fee schedule.

There are several pros and cons of contracting with an insurance company or a facility. Being part of a network wil...