Which orthopedists charge for patient no-shows?

According to a recent Medscape study, orthopedists’ likelihood to charge patients for missing appointments without notice depends on where they practice.

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Adam Schrag

Here is the breakdown of orthopedists charging patients for appointments missed without notice:

 

  • 27 percent of solo practitioners charge
  • 24 percent of orthopedists in multi-specialty groups charge
  • 19 percent of respondents in single-specialty group practices charge

 

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