Medical necessity and authorization of acupuncture services can appear to be difficult but using some straightforward protocols can streamline your ability to demonstrate necessity get additional visits when needed Disclaimer- The following is a live transcript that has not been edited for grammar or syntax. Please view the video as Read more…
American College of Physicians Back Treatment Guidelines – The ACP updated prior guidelines, recommending non-drug treatment first for back pain, including acupuncture, chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT), osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), exercise therapy, massage and yoga. FDA Education Blueprint for Health Providers Involved in Pain Management: The Blueprint recommends “The [health care provider] Read more…
Here is a common question from the profession. How do I grow my practice? What do I need to do to get more patients? Where are the patients who are seeking acupuncture? Disclaimer- This is a live transcription that has not been edited for grammar or spelling. While we do 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…
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…
Get the up to date information on the proper coding, billing and reimbursement for cupping therapy. Cupping – Coding, Billing and Reimbursement https://youtu.be/6mScB_Nsd_0 Disclaimer- The following is a live transcript and is not edited for grammar or spelling. Please watch the video with the subtitles to assure accuracy. Hi everyone. Read more…
Exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-service evaluation associated with acupuncture. The acupuncture codes indicate the time is 15 minutes of face to face with insertion or “reinsertion” for the additional sets. Note the reinsertion should be seen as additional insertion as Read more…
But has no impact on acupuncture providers unless you are billing Medicare Part B under medical provider for chronic low back pain. Sequestration reductions are back and will reduce Medicare payments by 1% for dates of service from April through June. The 2% reduction will resume for services on July Read more…
Aetna is increasing access and benefits for their plans in 2022 and has published the following. Aetna ® will add acupuncture as a standard benefit in new and renewing commercial health plans in 2022 as part of our goal to increase access to complementary health treatments. Providing this coverage gives you Read more…
BUSINESSES The Supreme Court struck down the OSHA established vaccine mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees. This ruling eliminates this specific requirement. HEALTHCARE WORKERS Although the Supreme Court upheld the mandate for healthcare workers, HHS narrowly defined those to which the mandate applied. The HHS definition is narrow Read more…