Lactation Support with Maria Pardo, BSN, RN, IBCLC
We are thrilled to be able to offer lactation support from IBCLC, Maria Pardo! Maria is joining our overnight doula team and will be offering lactation support as she has availability.
For our clients with whom we are already contracted for overnight work, Maria can add a lactation consultation to her regular overnight shift. The need for this service is not always known prior to her shift so if at any point during your night with her, you feel like you'd benefit from a Lactation Consult, she can add it on.
How does pricing and insurance work for this?
The typical 8-hour shift ($440) will be reduced to a 7-hour shift ($385) and the additional fee will be added to the invoice* for the Lactation Visit with Maria. The fee for the lactation visit is eligible for insurance reimbursement (see below for details).
Mini Initial Lactation Consult: 20 Minutes ~ $115
Mini Follow Up: 20 mins - $95
Full Initial Lactation Consult: 60 Minutes ~ $225
Full Follow Up: 60 mins - $195
Virtual Follow Up Lactation Consultation Option:
Payment for these appointments is due at the time of booking and is refundable for cancellation within 24 hours of the appointment time.
Mini Virtual Lactation Consult: 20 Minutes ~ $95
Full Virtual Lactation Consult: 60 Minutes ~ $195
For our clients with whom we are already contracted for overnight work, Maria can add a lactation consultation to her regular overnight shift. The need for this service is not always known prior to her shift so if at any point during your night with her, you feel like you'd benefit from a Lactation Consult, she can add it on.
How does pricing and insurance work for this?
The typical 8-hour shift ($440) will be reduced to a 7-hour shift ($385) and the additional fee will be added to the invoice* for the Lactation Visit with Maria. The fee for the lactation visit is eligible for insurance reimbursement (see below for details).
Mini Initial Lactation Consult: 20 Minutes ~ $115
Mini Follow Up: 20 mins - $95
Full Initial Lactation Consult: 60 Minutes ~ $225
Full Follow Up: 60 mins - $195
Virtual Follow Up Lactation Consultation Option:
Payment for these appointments is due at the time of booking and is refundable for cancellation within 24 hours of the appointment time.
Mini Virtual Lactation Consult: 20 Minutes ~ $95
Full Virtual Lactation Consult: 60 Minutes ~ $195
Billing and Insurance Information
Lactation Support provided by a licensed IBCLC (like Maria) are covered by insurance under the Affordable Care Act. While Maria Pardo is not currently in-network with any insurance companies, we will send a superbill (fancy invoice with insurance codes on it) and after it has been paid, you may submit it to your insurance company for reimbursement. We do not guarantee that our services will be reimbursed.
You can increase the smoothness of your insurance reimbursement by calling in advance of the visit and requesting a pre-authorization. They often will ask about the codes that will be sent their way and you can tell them the diagnosis code is "Z39.1" and the procedure code is likely "99342" (there are some variations in procedure codes but that is the most common).
If your insurance company continues to deny your claim, you can find resources here for taking legal action.
You can increase the smoothness of your insurance reimbursement by calling in advance of the visit and requesting a pre-authorization. They often will ask about the codes that will be sent their way and you can tell them the diagnosis code is "Z39.1" and the procedure code is likely "99342" (there are some variations in procedure codes but that is the most common).
If your insurance company continues to deny your claim, you can find resources here for taking legal action.