Wiki Medicare Deaf Interpreter Cost

[OBcoder2017]

We have a deaf patient coming in and have been told that we are required by law to provide an interpreter for her. She is an OB patient and will be coming to our practice for 9 months. The interpreter cost is around $40 an hour. Is there a HCPCS code to bill for the interpreter services?
Thank you for any input on this matter.

 

[mitchellde]

No you cannot separately bill for interpreter, it is part of the visit, nor can you pass the cost to the patient.

 

[OBcoder2017]

Thank you Debra. I appreciate your quick response. Hope you have a great week!