Infant Home Phototherapy
for Newborn Jaundice
Hospital-grade phototherapy and skilled nursing care, delivered at home—helping newborns receive the treatment they need while keeping families together and reducing the need for delayed discharge or hospital readmission.
First, confirm bed availability: 401-234-9726
What Families Can Expect
RN Delivery & Setup
Hospital-grade phototherapy and skilled nursing care, delivered at home—helping newborns receive the treatment they need while keeping families together and reducing the need for delayed discharge or hospital readmission.
Daily Clinical Care
Daily nursing visits include assessment, weight and vital signs, plus a STAT Neonatal Bilirubin T/D heel stick.
Provider Coordination
HBHM communicates with the baby’s PCP daily to share results and infant status so the PCP can determine how long home treatment is needed.
Support at Home
Families receive breastfeeding support when needed, with an on-call RN available after hours for active phototherapy patients.
Trusted by local pediatric advisors
“The in-home phototherapy services they offer to babies with jaundice are invaluable. It is so reassuring for families to know HBHM will come to them.”
Dr. Ariana Raufi, East Bay Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Coverage and Private Pay
Insurance Coverage
Infant home phototherapy is a covered benefit of BCBSRI and NHPRI. HBHM verifies coverage with out-of-state BCBS plans and obtains pre-authorization when needed. Families with other insurance plans may pay privately and seek reimbursement from their plan.
Private Pay
The rate is $400 per calendar day. HBHM contacts the family for payment for the first two days before service is provided and can provide documentation for families seeking reimbursement from their insurance plan. There is an additional travel fee for families in CT and MA that reside outside the contiguous Rhode Island border.
Referral Process for Medical Professionals
STEP ONE
Confirm Availability and Complete Referral Form.
Call 401-234-9726 to confirm bed availability, then complete the secure referral form with the baby’s clinical, insurance and delivery information.
STEP TWO
HBHM Reviews the Referral.
HBHM confirms that the referral is complete, verifies insurance benefits and obtains prior authorization when required.
STEP THREE
We Coordinate with the Family and Provider.
HBHM contacts the family to confirm eligibility and arrange delivery, and confirms the plan of care with the referring provider.
STEP FOUR
Home Treatment Begins.
An RN delivers and sets up the equipment. Daily assessment, bilirubin testing and communication with the baby’s PCP continue throughout treatment.
PLEASE SUBMIT by 3:30 pm. This allows HBHM staff time to onboard the patient, verify benefits, obtain authorization and schedule service.
Need to Reach the Phototherapy Team?
401-234-9726
Use This Number to:
CONFIRM phototherapy bed availability
ASK questions about a referral or an active patient
REACH the on-call RN after hours
Hours & Availablity
Closed for lunch from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Weekend service is available by appointment. An on-call RN is available after hours for active phototherapy patients.
Need to Reach the
Phototherapy Team?
401-234-9726
Use This Number to:
CONFIRM
phototherapy bed availability
ASK
questions about a referral or an active patient
REACH
the on-call RN after hours
Hours & Availablity
Closed for lunch from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Weekend service is available by appointment. An on-call RN is available after hours for active phototherapy patients.