* Now accepting Tricare, Aetna, Cigna and United *
If you are covered by a United, VA CCN-Optum, Aetna or Multiplan, please register for an insurance covered visit through The Lactation Network.
If you are covered by Cigna, please register for an insurance covered visit through Wildflower .
The charge for a consultation includes the visit, a personalized care plan, a letter to parent’s or baby’s health care provider, and up to three 10 minute follow-up phone calls, texts or e-mails. Although the Affordable Care Act mandates coverage of lactation services, each insurance company determines what services and professionals they will cover. If your insurance company is not listed above, paperwork with the appropriate codes is provided for the family to submit a claim to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. A referral from your or your baby’s health care provider is helpful for being reimbursed by insurance.
| Office | Home | ||
| Prenatal visit | 1 hour | $60 | |
| Initial lactation visit | 1½ to 2 hours | $125 | $150 |
| Follow-up or new concern | 1 to 1½ hours | $70 per hour | $85 per hour |
| Travel fee if more then 30 minutes drive | $25 per visit |
* Since the Covid-19 pandemic, home visits are available if everyone in the home is symptom free and adults are willing to wear a mask during the visit. Telehealth visits have been found to be very helpful.
| Telehealth, Initial | 1 to 1½ hours | $90 |
| Telehealth, Follow-up | 1 hour | $60 |
| Phone (not covered by insurance) | 30 minutes | $25 |
Cash, check and PayPal are accepted. If finances are a problem we can discuss an adjustment in the fee. Please ask!
*A report in 2013 shows that the cost of NOT breastfeeding for the baby’s first year is over $1,700; not included is the extra cost of healthcare expenses of your child and missed work days for the parents.
Trent Hamm “The Simple Dollar” December 10, 2013
Gift Certificates are available and are a thoughtful grandparent or baby shower gift.
Not sure? please call Gale Touger at 919.606.4565 or complete the Contact Form.
Carolina Lactation Consultants, LLC 