"FQHC billing doesn't work like a regular practice, and small gaps add up fast across thousands of visits. In Episode 6 of the MediBillMD Podcast, Sarah and RCM specialist Mike break down FQHC revenue cycle management for 2026: how Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers pay health centers, what wraparound payments are, how FQHC visit codes work, and the best practices that stop revenue leaks.
📖 Read the full guide: https://medibillmd.com/blog/fqhc-revenue-cycle-management-guidelines/
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ What makes FQHC billing different from a regular practice
✅ How the Medicare FQHC PPS pays per visit, not per service
✅ Why Medicaid FQHC rules vary by state (and why Medicare logic doesn't apply)
✅ Wraparound payments explained, and why they're often missed
✅ FQHC G-codes and same-day visit rules
✅ What counts as a qualifying visit, and how sliding fee discounts apply
✅ The most common FQHC revenue cycle challenges and how to fix them
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 What makes FQHC billing different
0:45 What FQHC revenue cycle management covers
1:07 How Medicare pays FQHCs (PPS, per-visit payment)
2:02 Medicaid and commercial payer rules
2:33 Wraparound payments explained
3:11 FQHC visit codes (G-codes)
3:44 Qualifying visits and sliding fee discounts
4:05 Common FQHC revenue cycle challenges
4:31 FQHC RCM best practices
5:05 How MediBillMD can help
📋 Medicare FQHC visit codes mentioned:
- G0466 – FQHC visit, new patient
- G0467 – FQHC visit, established patient
- G0468 – IPPE or annual wellness visit
- G0469 – Mental health visit, new patient
- G0470 – Mental health visit, established patient
Separately payable services include G0511 (general care management), G2214 (psychiatric collaborative care), and G2025 (virtual communication services).
Note: payer rules change often. Always verify current guidance with CMS, your state Medicaid agency, and each commercial payer.
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