💸 Should You Do Your Own Billing or Hire a Pro? A Simple Guide for Solo Providers

If you're running a private practice — whether you're a therapist, speech-language pathologist, or psychologist — you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once:

Should I handle my own billing, or outsource it to a professional?

Here’s a simple breakdown to help you decide what’s best for your time, sanity, and bottom line.

🕒 1. How Much Is Your Time Worth?

Let’s be honest: billing is more than submitting a claim. It’s verifying insurance, coding correctly, tracking down denials, handling appeals, and chasing payments.

If you’re spending 5–10 hours a week on billing, that’s time you’re not:

• Seeing clients

• Growing your practice

• Resting or spending time with family

Instead of wearing all the hats, many solo providers realize their time is better spent doing what they do best — providing care.

💡 2. Are You Getting Paid What You Should?

Billing mistakes happen — especially when you're doing it alone:

• Claims submitted with missing info

• Incorrect modifiers or CPT codes

• Denials not appealed in time

• Delayed reimbursements from missed follow-ups

These issues can add up to thousands of dollars in lost income each year — and worse, you may not even realize it.

A good billing partner helps ensure: ✅ Fewer denials ✅ Faster payments ✅ Better claim tracking ✅ More peace of mind

⚖️ 3. What’s the Cost of Outsourcing?

Some providers worry about the cost of hiring help. But when you compare:

• The cost of missed revenue

• The hours spent managing claims

• And the stress of doing it all alone

Outsourcing becomes a smart business move — not an expense.

At Pro Fast Medical Billing, we offer customized solutions for solo and small practices. Whether you’re fully online or hybrid, we help you keep your focus on patients, not paperwork.

✅ Final Takeaway: Know When It’s Time to Let Go

If billing takes more than a few hours per week, if you're frustrated with denials, or you're unsure if you're doing it right — it’s probably time to explore professional support.

Let’s make billing one less thing to worry about.

📩 Ready to explore a better way to bill? [Contact us today for a free consult.]