Don’t write off strep test co-pays for family members

Article Overview

This article discusses compliance and billing issues that can arise when a pediatric practice considers reducing or waiving patient cost-sharing for family members needing evaluation for possible strep infection. It explains why the topic matters for pediatricians, office managers, coders, and compliance staff, and it frames the guidance in terms of payer contracts, fraud risk, and claim-filing considerations. The piece also touches on the broader office-visit and patient-accounting implications of handling these encounters.