Does your patient exam include a one-leg standing evaluation? A recent study found the ability to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds was strongly linked to the risk of… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Does your patient exam Read more…
Are you experiencing denials for patient exams and re-exams? Remember, exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-evaluation associated with acupuncture. For an examination, the evaluation and management (E&M) codes may be billed if and when there is a… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGWBGsNqgeA Welcome to your Read more…
Should a one-leg standing evaluation be inclusive to your exam of adults? It appears it is a resounding yes as it can be an accurate sign of health status and function. From the British Journal of Sports Medicine published in June 2022, a study shows that the ability to stand Read more…
Are you confused as to which of the two modifiers (25 or 59) should be used on an Evaluation and Management (E&M) code? The correct modifier for an E & M code, when billed with treatment, is … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network Read more…
Are you aware there are different CPT codes for new patients vs established patients? Acupuncture CPT codes used for evaluation and management coding for a new patient … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware there are different CPT codes Read more…
Did you know there are different acupuncture E&M codes for established patients vs new patients? Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Did you know there are different acupuncture E&M codes for established patients vs new patients? An established or returning patient is Read more…
Time is now a specific parameter to choose the level of E&M and is not just time face-to-face, but represents the total provider time spent on the date of service. In Part 2 the remaining five specific examples for eligible E & M time include… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-9EcUsG7Ho Welcome to your billing Read more…
How does time factor into choosing the correct billing code for evaluation and management (E&M)? Time is now a specific parameter to choose the level of E&M and is not just time face-to-face, but… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). How does Read more…
“So I want to give a little bit of an introduction today as to what’s occurring to at least give you a feeling for it. Certainly this is not going to be what I can fully give you at a full seminar and a, through a consultation, but at least Read more…