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Encaissement pour Podologues

Gerez les paiements de soins podologiques avec prise en charge et tiers payant.

Gratuit pour toujours. Sans carte de crédit. Propulsé par Stripe.

L’ encaissement de paiements en ligne pour podologues signifie que les clients paient un acompte ou le prix total du service au moment de la réservation — pas après le rendez-vous. SchedulingKit permet aux entreprises de podologues d’accepter des paiements sécurisés à la réservation en 2026. Voir tout Paiements.

40%
reduction in unpicked-up orthotics when fabrication deposits are collected upfront (service business benchmarks)
$350
average lab cost for custom orthotics that the practice absorbs without a deposit (podiatry practice analytics)
2x
more foot care product sales when patients can purchase recommended items online (customer experience surveys)
Problèmes courants

Défis de paiement auxquels Podologues font face

Ces fuites de revenus coûtent des milliers aux entreprises de podologues chaque année

La fabrication d'orthèses sur mesure implique des coûts de laboratoire de 200 à 400 $ que le cabinet avance avant que le patient ne revienne pour l'ajustement.

La collecte des copays lors de l'enregistrement ralentit la réception pendant les horaires de pointe du matin.

Les services payés en espèces comme les procédures esthétiques pour les ongles manquent de protection de dépôt que les visites couvertes par l'assurance obtiennent grâce aux copays.

Les recommandations de produits de soins des pieds sont faites lors des visites, mais les patients suivent rarement sur les achats.

Fonctionnalités de paiement

Fonctionnalités de paiement pour Podologues

Outils conçus spécifiquement pour la façon dont podologues collectent et gèrent les paiements

1

Dépôt pour la fabrication d'orthèses

Collectez un dépôt couvrant les coûts de laboratoire lors de la commande d'orthèses sur mesure afin que le cabinet ne soit pas exposé si le patient ne revient pas pour l'ajustement.

2

Pré-collecte des copays

Collectez les copays estimés au moment de la réservation pour simplifier l'enregistrement et réduire le traitement des paiements à la réception.

3

Dépôts pour les services payés en espèces

Exigez des dépôts pour les procédures esthétiques pour les ongles, les traitements au laser et d'autres services de podologie payés en espèces.

4

Ventes de produits de soins des pieds

Vendez des produits recommandés en ligne, des semelles orthopédiques, des chaussettes diabétiques, des coupelles de talon, afin que les patients puissent acheter après leur visite.

Why Podiatry Practices Lose Revenue on Custom Orthotics Without Deposits

Custom orthotics represent one of the

highest-margin services in podiatry, but they also carry the highest financial risk when deposits are not collected. The fabrication process requires a mold or digital scan, submission to an external lab, and a 2-3 week wait before the orthotics arrive. During that waiting period, the patient's motivation to return for fitting can wane, especially if their foot pain has improved or they found a cheaper over-the-counter option.

Lab costs for custom orthotics run

$200-$400 per pair, and these costs are invoiced to the practice regardless of whether the patient returns. A deposit equal to the lab cost ensures the practice is never out of pocket for fabrication. Practices that implemented orthotic deposits report a 40% reduction in unclaimed orthotics, a direct recovery of revenue that was previously written off as a loss.

The foot care product opportunity in podiatry

substantial and largely untapped. Patients with diabetic neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, or chronic heel pain are highly motivated to purchase products their podiatrist recommends. An online store with post-visit purchase links captures this intent when the patient is home and reminded of their condition, a significantly more effective sales channel than the front-desk display case.

Why Podiatry Practices Need Deposits to Protect Lab and Service Revenue

Podiatry practices that offer custom orthotics

face a unique financial exposure: lab fabrication costs are committed before the patient returns for the product. Unlike other medical services where the cost is incurred during the visit, orthotic fabrication involves a multi-week production process with an external lab. If the patient does not return, the practice has paid for a custom product that cannot be used by anyone else.

Cash-pay podiatry services

cosmetic nail procedures, laser therapy for toenail fungus, shockwave therapy, have grown into a significant revenue stream but lack the built-in financial commitment that insurance copays provide. These appointments need the same deposit protection to ensure patients are committed, especially since cosmetic foot treatments are often postponed when the discomfort decreases.

Retour sur investissement

40%
Unclaimed orthotic reduction

Fewer unpicked-up custom orthotics when fabrication deposits cover the lab cost upfront

$350
Lab cost protection

Average per-pair lab cost recovered through deposit collection for custom orthotics

2x
Foot care product revenue

Increase in product sales when patients can purchase recommended items online after visits

Erreurs courantes à éviter

Ordering custom orthotics from the lab without collecting a deposit from the patient

Collect a deposit equal to the lab fabrication cost at the time orthotics are ordered

Not protecting cash-pay podiatry service appointments with deposits

Require deposits for cosmetic nail procedures, laser therapy, and other cash-pay services just as you would for any high-value booking

Relying on front-desk product displays instead of online sales

Create an online store with post-visit purchase links for recommended foot care products

Ce qu'il faut rechercher

Lab-cost-based deposit collection

Choose a platform that lets you set deposit amounts based on lab fabrication costs for custom orthotics and other fabricated devices

Copay pre-collection

Ensure the system supports estimated copay collection at booking to streamline check-in

Online product store integration

Look for integrated retail sales so foot care products can be purchased online with post-visit purchase links

Payment plan support

The platform should support payment plans for expensive custom orthotics and surgical procedures

Bonnes pratiques

Bonnes pratiques Paiements pour Podologues

Conseils des entreprises podologues les plus performantes

Collect a deposit equal to the lab cost when custom orthotics are ordered to protect against patients who do not return

Pre-collect copays at booking to eliminate check-in payment delays during morning scheduling surges

Require deposits for cash-pay services like cosmetic nail treatments and laser therapy

List recommended foot care products on your online store and send purchase links after diabetic foot exams

Offer payment plans for expensive custom orthotics or surgical procedures to remove price barriers

Questions fréquentes

Questions Paiements pour Podologues

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When this isn't for you

This is not for you if you book fewer than 5 transactions per week, or if your existing CRM already handles this end-to-end. Podiatrists who currently rely on phone tag, paper calendars, or spreadsheets see the biggest lift. Skip if you've already invested in a vertical-specific platform.