Guides

Plain-language, step-by-step guides for doulas and private practices, from getting enrolled with Medi-Cal to getting your first claim paid.

Medi-Cal and insurance billing

Enrolling, checking coverage and getting paid by Medi-Cal and other insurers.

For doulas billing Medi-CalYour first Medi-Cal doula claim, step by stepFrom a logged visit to a paid claim: set up billing, add the client’s Medi-Cal, check eligibility, build the claim with the right codes and XP modifier, submit it and post the payment.Read the guide →
For doulas getting started with Medi-CalHow to become a Medi-Cal doulaWho qualifies, the training and experience pathways, the NPI and PAVE enrollment steps, and contracting with Medi-Cal managed care plans.Read the guide →
For doulas billing Medi-CalMedi-Cal doula billing cheat sheetEvery Medi-Cal doula code with its required diagnosis codes, the XP and telehealth modifiers, visit limits and documentation rules, on one printable page.Read the guide →