Insurance, Payment & Referrals
Billing & Insurance
Sound Bites accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid and private-pay clients. HSA and FSA cards may also be used for eligible services.
Superbills are available for families seeking possible reimbursement through out-of-network insurance benefits.
Referrals
You do not need a referral to contact Sound Bites or schedule a free consultation.
Depending on the service and insurance plan, an order, referral, or prior authorization may be required before covered therapy begins. We’ll help you understand the applicable requirements and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident getting started with Sound Bites.
GETTING STARTED
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Every child develops at their own pace, but an evaluation may be helpful if you have concerns about your child’s speech, language, communication, feeding, swallowing, or participation in everyday routines.
Sound Bites provides pediatric speech, feeding, swallowing, and AAC therapy for families in Greenwood Village and surrounding South Denver communities. If you are unsure whether your child needs support, a free consultation is a comfortable place to start.
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During your free consultation, we will discuss your concerns, your child’s strengths, and the challenges your family is experiencing. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about evaluations, therapy options, scheduling, insurance, and payment.
After learning more about your child, I will explain the recommended next step. This may include an evaluation, beginning therapy, or connecting your family with another appropriate resource.
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Some children need a comprehensive speech, language, feeding, swallowing, or AAC evaluation before therapy begins. If your child recently completed an evaluation with another qualified provider, I may be able to review those records instead.
The evaluation process helps identify your child’s strengths and needs, establish meaningful goals, and create an individualized therapy plan. We can determine what is appropriate for your child during the free consultation.
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Referral requirements depend on your child’s insurance plan and the type of service needed. Some families can begin with a consultation or evaluation, while others may need an order or referral from their child’s pediatrician.
Sound Bites will help you understand the applicable requirements before services begin. Contact your insurance provider directly if you would also like confirmation of your child’s coverage and benefits.
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Sound Bites provides mobile therapy in homes, schools, and community settings throughout the Denver Metro area, allowing skills to be practiced where they matter most.
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Yes. Specialized approaches including PROMPT and VitalStim may be incorporated into therapy when clinically appropriate and aligned with your child’s individual needs and goals.
THERAPY SERVICES
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Sound Bites provides mobile pediatric speech, feeding, swallowing, and AAC therapy in familiar environments throughout the South Denver area. Depending on your child’s needs and schedule, sessions may take place at home, preschool, daycare, school, or in the community.
Providing therapy in everyday settings helps children practice meaningful skills where they naturally communicate, play, learn, and participate in mealtimes.
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Sound Bites provides mobile pediatric therapy in Greenwood Village, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding South Denver communities.
Service availability may depend on your location, scheduling needs, and travel distance. Contact Sound Bites to confirm whether your home, school, preschool, or daycare is within the current service area.
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The length and frequency of therapy are individualized based on your child’s age, needs, goals, schedule, and ability to participate. Some children benefit from consistent weekly speech, feeding, or AAC therapy, while others may benefit from a focused therapy intensive.
Recommendations will be discussed after reviewing your concerns and completing an evaluation when needed. The goal is to choose a schedule that provides appropriate support while fitting realistically into your family’s routine.
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Weekly therapy provides consistent support for developing speech, language, communication, AAC, feeding, or swallowing skills over time. It is often helpful when a child is working toward several goals or needs ongoing support across everyday routines.
Therapy intensives provide more frequent sessions over a concentrated period. They may be appropriate for focused goals such as childhood apraxia of speech, motor-speech development, AAC access and use, or specific feeding skills.
The most appropriate option depends on your child’s needs, goals, and availability.
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Parents and caregivers are important members of the therapy team. Sessions may include observation, collaborative problem-solving, demonstrations, and practical coaching based on your child’s goals.
You will receive realistic strategies that can be incorporated into play, communication, meals, and other daily routines. The goal is to support progress beyond the therapy session without making home practice feel overwhelming.
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Yes. When appropriate, therapy can address related speech, language, AAC, feeding, and swallowing needs within an individualized plan. Because communication and mealtime skills are part of everyday life, goals may naturally overlap across activities and routines.
Your child’s therapy plan will prioritize the areas that are most meaningful and beneficial for them. Goals and services may be adjusted over time as your child develops new skills and your family’s needs change.
INSURANCE & PAYMENT
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Yes. Sound Bites accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid for eligible pediatric speech, language, feeding, swallowing, and AAC services.
Coverage and authorization requirements can vary depending on the service. Before therapy begins, Sound Bites will help you understand any documentation, referral, or authorization requirements that may apply.
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Sound Bites currently offers Health First Colorado Medicaid and private-pay options. For families using private insurance, superbills can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
A superbill is an itemized document that you can submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is not guaranteed, so contact your insurance plan directly to ask about out-of-network benefits for pediatric speech or feeding therapy.
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Yes. Sound Bites accepts Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account cards for eligible therapy services.
Because individual plans have different requirements, families should confirm eligibility directly with their HSA or FSA administrator.
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The cost depends on the service your child needs, such as an evaluation, weekly therapy, or a therapy intensive. Private-pay rates and anticipated costs will be explained before services begin so your family can make an informed decision.
Contact Sound Bites for current pricing and help determining the most appropriate next step.
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Sound Bites accepts private payment and eligible HSA or FSA cards. Health First Colorado Medicaid is also accepted for qualifying services.
Available payment methods, expected costs, and superbill options will be reviewed with you before your child’s first appointment.
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A superbill is an itemized document showing the speech, feeding, swallowing, or AAC services your child received. Private-pay families can submit it to their insurance company when requesting possible reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.
Payment is made directly to Sound Bites at the time required, and the insurance company determines whether any portion is reimbursed. Contact your plan before beginning therapy to ask about out-of-network coverage, deductibles, required referrals, and submission instructions.