2024 updates to the ICD10 coding are available and will affect all claims with dates of service October 1, 2023. Yes, the 2024 diagnosis changes occur in 2023. Note the updated diagnosis is specific to the date of service and not the date the claim is billed. If you have Read more…
Post-Viral Fatigue refers to lingering feelings of extreme tiredness after a viral illness. Do you have patients complaining of severe fatigue following a viral illness? They may be suffering from post-viral fatigue. There is a new 2023 ICD-10 code for Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome: G93.31. Post-Viral Fatigue refers to lingering feelings Read more…
Complementary care has an important role in healthcare that is effective, accessible, and affordable. Have you experienced patients not getting the care they need based on their finances? The new 2023 ICD-10 code for Patient’s noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen due to financial hardship is Z91.190. Complementary care Read more…
There are several new codes this year, specifically identifying spinal regions for Spinal Wasting and Atrophy. Are you keeping up with the new ICD-10 codes effective October 1st, 2022? There are several new codes this year, specifically identifying spinal regions for Spinal Wasting and Atrophy. M62 Spinal Wasting and Atrophy: Read more…
For 2023, there are some codes that may be of importance for acupuncturists to be aware of. Are you ready for the new ICD-10 updates effective October 1, 2022? For 2023, there are some codes that may be of importance for acupuncturists to be aware of. Here are the new Read more…
A variety of healthcare providers deliver care through integrative medicine including acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and more. Are you thinking about building an integrative practice? A variety of healthcare providers deliver care through integrative medicine including acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and more. Here are 3 tips when opening an integrative Read more…
Four of the most common reasons for claim denials include:… Are you experiencing insurance claim denials? Four of the most common reasons for claim denials include: 1. Incomplete Diagnosis 2. Improper Use of Codes 3. Excludes for Spinal Pain 4. Excludes 1 (and 2) notes Ultimately, it is important your Read more…
Can acupuncture be paid for conditions beyond pain? Disclaimer- This is a live transcription and is not edited for spelling or grammar. It is suggested to read the transcript while viewing the video. Hi everyone. This is Sam Collins, your coding and billing expert for acupuncture, the American Acupuncture Council. Read more…
Did you know there was an update to ICD10 codes for cough? The updates to codes for cough identify cough with… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Did you know there was an update to ICD10 codes for cough? The updates to Read more…
Today we will focus on the new code M54.50 Low back pain, unspecified. Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the Read more…