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Pediatric Billing Pediatric Primary Care Orlando, FL (9 Pediatricians)

Sunshine Pediatrics: Eliminating Front-End Billing Errors & Cutting A/R to 19 Days

Using real-time 270/271 eligibility verification and automated vaccine coding to streamline pediatric billing.

Published July 2026 5 min read
19 Days
Days in A/R
Industry-leading aging performance
0%
Eligibility Denials
Front-end intake errors eliminated
+22%
Collection Increase
Year-over-year net revenue growth

The Challenge

  • Frequent insurance eligibility rejections due to changing Medicaid plan coverage.
  • Vaccine administration coding errors causing un-reimbursed immunization claims.
  • High volume of uncollected patient co-pays during busy well-child seasons.

The Solution & Strategy

  • Automated batch 270 eligibility checks run 48 hours before all scheduled visits.
  • Configured automated CPT vaccine/administration code crosswalks in EHR billing engine.
  • Deployed mobile check-in links allowing parents to settle copays prior to clinic arrival.

Quantifiable Key Results

Eligibility Denials
0%
100% elimination
Days in A/R
19 Days
Down from 41 days
Immunization Reimbursement
99.4%
First-pass clean rate
"Our front desk operations and billing are completely synchronized now. Days in A/R dropped to 19 days, and vaccine claims are paid without hassle."
Dr. Maria Lopez, MDLead Pediatrician at Sunshine Pediatrics

Actionable Takeaways for Practice Leaders

1
Run automated batch 270 eligibility verification 48 hours prior to pediatric appointment schedules
2
Crosswalk immunization CPT codes with administrative codes automatically to prevent vaccine rejections

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