Hi All,

I'm an SLP in our University's ALS clinic. I typically provide all my services for free. I have a home bound, trach/vent pALS who I've been following for quite some time. His SGD is no longer fitting his needs (and luckily is a loaner device) and he is testing out other devices right now that seem to be a better fit. He has found one that he likes and would like to purchase it. The good thing is he hasn't used his insurance to get a SGD, the problem is that I cannot find an SLP who will make a home visit to assist with his communication evaluation and funding from his insurance company.

Has anyone had luck doing a telemedicine communication evaluation and billing insurance? I do frequent telemed visits with him, but I never bill for my services. I know it's not the ideal situation for a communication eval, but I think it may be my last option. I thought I'd ask the group before the headache process of calling his insurance company.

Thanks for any advice.
Renee

Renee S. Bricker, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist, Clin 3

University of Virginia Health System