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The Pros of Joining a Managed Care Network

August 19, 2022

Is your acupuncture practice thinking about joining a Managed Care Network? Here are 3 pros to joining a Managed Care Network… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AACN). Is your acupuncture practice thinking about joining a Managed Care Network? Here are 3 Pros

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How to Choose a Managed Care Network

How to Choose a Managed Care Network

August 12, 2022

Are you thinking about joining a Managed Care Network? The two most common Managed Care Networks include… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AACN). Are you thinking about joining a Managed Care Network? The two most common Managed Care Networks include: 1. Health

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Acupuncture Reimbursement Beyond Neuromuscular Pain

August 10, 2022

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.

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Practice Building with Public Relations

Practice Building with Public Relations

August 5, 2022

Why is public relations (PR) important to your acupuncture practice? PR creates a relationship with the public (your potential patients) by communicating and establishing positive message points about… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AACN). Why is public relations (PR) important to your

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Acupuncture Reimbursement Beyond Pain

Billing & Coding: Acupuncture Reimbursement Beyond Pain

July 29, 2022

As an acupuncturist, can you get reimbursed for ICD-10 codes beyond pain? The answer is yes! It is important to note not all insurance carriers are the same, thus coverage will vary. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). As an acupuncturist, can

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Acupuncture Reduces Medical Costs for Migraine Sufferers

Acupuncture Reduces Medical Costs for Migraine Sufferers

July 23, 2022

A cohort study of patients with migraines revealed those who received acupuncture had lower medical expenditures within 1 year of care than those who received no acupuncture care. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Did you know acupuncture can lower medical costs

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One-Leg Standing Evaluation

Billing & Coding: One-Leg Standing Evaluation

July 15, 2022

Does your patient exam include a one-leg standing evaluation? A recent study found the ability to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds was strongly linked to the risk of… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Does your patient exam

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Avoiding Denials for Exams

Billing & Coding: Avoiding Denials for Exams

July 8, 2022

Are you experiencing denials for patient exams and re-exams? Remember, exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-evaluation associated with acupuncture. For an examination, the evaluation and management (E&M) codes may be billed if and when there is a… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGWBGsNqgeA Welcome to your

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Adding Value to Your Exam With One Leg Standing Testing

July 7, 2022

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

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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.