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The Importance of Healthcare Networking

The Importance of Healthcare Networking

April 13, 2023

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

April 6, 2023

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

March 31, 2023

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

March 23, 2023

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

March 17, 2023

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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Failure to Submit Insurance Claim On Time

Failure to Submit Insurance Claim On Time

March 10, 2023

There are deadlines for filing claims with each insurance provider and claim rejection if submitted after the policy’s period has passed. Are you experiencing insurance claim denials? It may be due to a failure to submit insurance claims on time. There are deadlines for filing claims with each insurance provider

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California Mask Mandate Being Lifted

March 6, 2023

Beginning April 3, masks will no longer be required in indoor high-risk and health care settings. This includes health care, long-term care, and correctional facilities as well as homeless, emergency, and warming and cooling centers. This change takes effect on Monday, April 3 to allow local health departments and individual

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5 Most Common Acupuncture Billing Mistakes

5 Most Common Acupuncture Billing Mistakes

March 3, 2023

As a result, this affects your acupuncture practice’s bottom line and leads to revenue loss. Are you experiencing too many insurance claim denials? Statistics show approximately 49% to 80% of insurance claims have at least one error. As a result, this affects your acupuncture practice’s bottom line and leads to revenue loss.

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BCBS Now Allows Acupuncture Providers to Join

February 27, 2023

Florida Blue will begin contracting for an acupuncture (ACU) provider network on February 20, 2023. Providers with a primary license in acupuncture will be eligible. Specialists who have acupuncture as a sub-specialty (i.e., chiro with ACU as secondary) are not eligible to contract for this network. Credentialing and interface to

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Acupuncture for Headaches and Migraines

Acupuncture for Headaches and Migraines

February 22, 2023

A review of 9 studies comparing acupuncture with drugs for preventing migraine found acupuncture was more effective. Is acupuncture helpful for relieving headaches and migraines? In the United States each year, approximately 45 million people suffer from headaches and 39 million are affected by migraines. A review of 9 studies

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Documentation That Makes Every Claim Defensible

Accurate acupuncture documentation helps connect clinical findings, treatment decisions, and billed services. Learn how to strengthen medical records, support coding, prevent avoidable claim denials, and manage insurance appeals with a consistent documentation workflow.

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Coding Accuracy is the Fastest Path to Fewer Denials

Accurate acupuncture billing starts with the right codes, complete documentation, and payer-specific requirements. Learn how to review claims before submission, identify recurring coding errors, and build a more consistent denial-prevention workflow.