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Acupuncture 2022 Rate Increases

Billing & Coding: Acupuncture 2022 Rate Increases

February 12, 2022

Is there a rate increase for acupuncture services in 2022? The answer is yes, and the good news is the base value for acupuncture in 2022 has been … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Is there a rate increase for acupuncture services

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HIPAA-Compliant Email Protection

Billing & Coding: HIPAA-Compliant Email Protection

February 5, 2022

As an acupuncturist, you must ensure PHI transmitted by email is secured to prevent unauthorized viewing and interception of messages. HIPAA-compliant email providers must ensure… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Is your acupuncture practice HIPAA-compliant when emailing protected health information (PHI)?

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Vaccine Mandates & Acupuncture Offices

Billing & Coding: Vaccine Mandates & Acupuncture Offices

January 29, 2022

Under this definition, the federal mandate does not … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are acupuncturist affected by the federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers? As per the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “The staff vaccination requirements apply

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No Surprise Act

Billling & Coding: No Surprise Act

January 22, 2022

Are you aware of the No Surprise Act1 effective January 1, 2022? The No Surprise Act1 (NSA) protects uninsured or self-pay individuals from any unexpectedly high medical bills.  The NSA requires all healthcare providers and facilities give… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network

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VACCINE MANDATES AND ACUPUNCTURE OFFICES

January 19, 2022

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

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Ways to Network With Medical Doctors

Billing & Coding: Ways to Network With Medical Doctors

January 15, 2022

Acupuncture helps people in a multitude of ways beyond conventional medicine, thus having a referral relationship with MDs would be beneficial for everyone, most importantly the patient. Here are 2 ways to reach out to MDs in your area. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture

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Medicare Rates for Acupuncture Increased for 2022

January 10, 2022

Medicare has now released the fee schedule 2022 that adheres to the recent Congressional change made in S.610. Acupuncture rates have been increased about 7-8% from 2021 which means an increase for VA claims and plans that follow Medicare and RVU. Other services were increased about 2% from 2021 rates.

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Which Modifier to Use With E &M Code

Billing & Coding: Which Modifier to Use With E &M Code

January 8, 2022

Are you confused as to which of the two modifiers (25 or 59) should be used on an Evaluation and Management (E&M) code? The correct modifier for an E & M code, when billed with treatment, is … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network

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Medicare Fees are Delayed

January 3, 2022

As has happened in years past the initial cuts to Medicare have been delayed. In a whirlwind of activity at the end of the year, both the House and Senate passed S.610, which addresses the looming Medicare payment cuts. This means that the cuts have now been delayed, but only

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Telemedicine Place of Service 2022 Update

Billing & Coding: Telemedicine Place of Service 2022 Update

January 2, 2022

Are you providing Telemedicine services (live synchronous audio and video) with your patients? If the answer is yes, there is an update for the place of service (POS)  in 2022 you need to be aware of. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC).

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