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Date: February 18,2026
Must a Clinic Pay for an Interpreter?
Private practices are facing stagnant or decreasing reimbursement, increased burdensome paperwork and authorizations from insurance carriers, and significant increases in their expenses. In addition, many private practices are now having patients with limited english proficiency (LEP) asking for interpretive services to be provided by the practice. In this article, I will answer the following questions:
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Is there any way to get reimbursed for the expense of the interpreter? We have had instances when the cost of the interpreter is more than the insurance allowed amount per visit.
Typically, no
Can I use Google Translate or other software/apps to perform the translation?
You need to read the question “What is the definition of a qualified interpreter for an individual with limited English proficiency”. Also, read the answer to the last question.
can you use an APP to translate such as google translate? Is it okey to have one of there family members translate?
You need to read the question “What is the definition of a qualified interpreter for an individual with limited English proficiency”. Also, read the answer to the last question.