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Importance of Acupuncture Patient Informed Consent

Here are 3 things the informed consent process should include… Do you get an informed consent from each of your acupuncture patients? It is essential acupuncturists obtain informed consent from every patient before starting any treatment. Here are 3 things the informed consent process should include: 1- Explaining the procedure(s)

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Affective Communication

How Patient Communication Affects Your Acupuncture Practice

Effective communication can lead to a more successful practice and a better reputation within the community. How does patient communication impact your acupuncture practice success? Effective communication can lead to a more successful practice and a better reputation within the community. Here are 3 ways effective communication can effect your

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6 Tips To Improve Your Acupuncture New-Patient Conversions

6 Tips To Improve Your Acupuncture New-Patient Conversions

6 tips in successfully handling new-patient phone calls include… Is your office staff having difficulty mastering new-patient phone calls and scheduling new patients? The ability to master new-patient phone calls can make or break your acupuncture office’s success over the phone, especially with scheduling new patients. 6 tips in successfully

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Acupuncture Claim Denials Prevent Getting Paid

Acupuncture Claim Denials Prevent Getting Paid

Here are 6 common acupuncture claim errors that might be preventing you from getting paid… Are your acupuncture claim denials preventing your practice from getting paid? Here are 6 common acupuncture claim errors that might be preventing you from getting paid: 1-Coverage of the patient’s plan: types of coverage, in

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Relative Value Units for 2023

Billing & Coding: Relative Value Units for 2023

Using relative value can help establish a fair and reasonable fee for all your services. Did relative value units(RVU)increase for 2023? This year RVU increased 1-2% in the common codes used by licensed acupuncture providers. RVU is the best tool for understanding the value of one service compared to another.

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The Importance of Healthcare Networking

The Importance of Healthcare Networking

Here are 3 healthcare networking options. How can you use healthcare networking in your acupuncture practice? Here are 3 healthcare networking options. 1- Utilize your current network. Someone in your current network might know practitioners whose methodologies and ideologies align with those used within your acupuncture practice. 2- Network at

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Acupuncture Alternative to Opioids

Acupuncture Alternative to Opioids

Acupuncture activates the body’s natural hormones and healing process, relieving stress, reducing inflammation, and… Is acupuncture an effective and safe treatment for reducing opioid consumption in patients with chronic pain? The main benefit of acupuncture as an opioid alternative is that it does not introduce any chemicals into the patient’s

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Limitation of Acupuncture Insurance Coverage

Billing & Coding: Limitation of Acupuncture Insurance Coverage

It is the responsibility of your acupuncture practice to verify the eligibility and benefits of the insurance coverage of each of your patients. Is your acupuncture office checking patient’s insurance coverage limitations? A common claims billing mistake is when an acupuncture claim is filed for services the patients’ insurance does

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Acupuncture for Migraine, Menopausal Symptoms, & Chronic Insomnia

Acupuncture for Migraine, Menopausal Symptoms, & Chronic Insomnia

After the first acupuncture treatment, the patient’s migraines reduced in frequency and intensity, and she was able to… Is acupuncture a successful treatment for medical conditions? A case report published in the journal Explore described the effectiveness of acupuncture for relieving or abolishing severe migraines, menopausal symptoms, and chronic insomnia,

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Expiration of Insurance Coverage

Billing & Coding: Expiration of Insurance Coverage

It is important to ask patients to inform your acupuncture practice if they have moved employment or obtained a new insurance card to prevent unnecessary insurance surprises. Are you checking each patient’s insurance for expiration of coverage? When an acupuncturist submits a claim for services rendered after the patients’ insurance

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Are Insurance Claims Draining Your Acupuncture Practice?

Are Insurance Claims Draining Your Acupuncture Practice?

What if your acupuncture practice is losing revenue from preventable insurance claim errors? Incorrect coding, incomplete documentation, missing modifiers, and payer-specific requirements can all lead to denials, delayed payments, and money left on the table. Every treatment you provide represents revenue your practice has earned. So getting the claim right

Smarter payment solutions for acupuncture practices

Why Acupuncture Practices Need Smarter Payment Solutions

Discover how smarter payment solutions can help acupuncture practices simplify patient payments, reduce administrative work, improve payment visibility, and support a more efficient financial workflow. Learn what to consider when choosing a payment system, including convenience, integration, security, and HIPAA considerations.

Acupuncture billing mistakes that can cost a practice revenue

5 Acupuncture Billing Mistakes That Could Cost Your Practice Revenue

5 Acupuncture Billing Mistakes That Could Cost Your Practice Revenue Billing mistakes can quietly reduce the revenue your acupuncture practice should be collecting. A claim may be delayed, rejected, or denied because of a small administrative error, incorrect coding, incomplete documentation, or a misunderstanding of a patient’s insurance benefits. The

Does health insurance cover acupuncture?

Does Health Insurance Cover Acupuncture?

Health insurance may cover acupuncture, but coverage varies by plan, diagnosis, provider, and payer rules. This guide explains what acupuncture practices should verify, how Medicare covers chronic low back pain, why Medicaid rules vary by state, and how careful benefits verification can clarify patient responsibility.