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Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome

Billing & Coding: Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome

November 17, 2022

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

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Financial Hardship

Billing & Coding: Financial Hardship

November 10, 2022

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

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Muscle Wasting and Atrophy

Billing & Coding: Muscle Wasting and Atrophy

November 3, 2022

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:

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Microneedling

Microneedling

October 21, 2022

The use of needles to aid in skin beauty has been part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Are you thinking about adding microneedling to your acupuncture practice? The use of needles to aid in skin beauty has been part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Thus, microneedling

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Building An Integrative Practice

Building An Integrative Practice

October 14, 2022

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

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Experiencing Diagnosis Denial?

Billing & Coding: Experiencing Diagnosis Denial?

October 7, 2022

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

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ICD-10 Updates for 2023

ICD-10 Updates for 2023

September 29, 2022

Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are 2023 codes, the effective date is October 1, 2022. Are you on top of the diagnosis code updates for 2023? Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are

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Why Acupuncture Is A Recommended Treatment

Why Acupuncture Is A Recommended Treatment

September 23, 2022

According to American College of Physicians Back Treatment Guidelines, their updated prior guidelines recommend non-drug treatment first for back pain, including … Why is acupuncture a recommended treatment? According to American College of Physicians Back Treatment Guidelines, their updated prior guidelines recommend non-drug treatment first for back pain, including acupuncture, chiropractic

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Acupuncture Medical Necessity and Preauthorization– Made Easy

September 19, 2022

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

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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.