Getting Medicaid & Insurance Ready

Billing BCBSRI as a doula doesn't have to be a mystery. In Part 1 of this series, we covered taxonomy codes, procedure codes, modifiers, and diagnosis codes for doula billing across payers. Now we're going to get specific: if you're a doula in Rhode Island billing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), here is exactly how to do it. BCBSRI was one of the first commercial insurers in the country to formally cover and credential doulas. That's genuinely good news.

Part of the BirthPro Business Basics series If you've applied for your NPI number (if not, start here), you've probably hit a screen asking for your taxonomy code and thought: what is this, and does it even apply to me? It does. And once you understand what these codes are and how they work together, billing gets a lot less mysterious. What Is a Taxonomy Code? A taxonomy code is a 10-character code that identifies what type of provider you are. It's maintained by the National

If you’ve opened the CAQH application and immediately thought,“None of these options apply to me…”you are absolutely not alone. CAQH was designed for medical providers—physicians, nurses, therapists—not for doulas.And yet, many doulas now need a CAQH profile to work with Medicaid and insurance systems. This guide will walk you through what to select, what to skip, and how to get through this process without overthinking every field. 🌿 What is CAQH (and why do doulas need it)

When you’re building your doula practice, one of the first business questions that comes up is: Do I need an LLC, or can I just be a sole proprietor? The answer depends on your goals, your finances, and how you want to structure your work. Let’s break it down in plain language. What Is a Sole Proprietor? A sole proprietorship is the simplest way to operate a business. If you’re running your doula practice under your own name and reporting your income on your personal tax retu

Everything you need to know about the process, why it matters, and which taxonomy codes to use. How to apply for your NPI number Why Doulas Need an NPI Number If you’re a birth or postpartum doula, you may be wondering why you keep hearing about “getting your NPI.”An NPI (National Provider Identifier) is a unique 10-digit number issued by the federal government to identify healthcare providers in the U.S. While it’s not a license or certification, it’s often needed when: Subm