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Billing & Coding: Increase Your Net Collection Rate
The net collection rate is the percentage of collectible funds actually collected (i.e., after contract write-offs, etc.) and anything under 95% net collection rate is … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you looking for a strategy to help increase your
Billing & Coding: Protect Your Acupuncture Practice With Correct Billing & Coding
Is your acupuncture practice experiencing high numbers of rejected insurance claims? Making sure you are billing and coding accurately not only impacts your financial future, but also… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Is your acupuncture practice experiencing high numbers of rejected
Billing & Coding: Accurate Billing & Coding Matters to Your Bottom Line
Are rejected insurance claims having an impact on your acupuncture practice’s financial future? Most acupuncture practices focus on gross collection rate (total charges before adjustments); however, the net collection rate is a… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are rejected insurance claims
Billing & Coding: ICD10 Updates for October 1, 2021
Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2022 codes the effective date is October 1, 2021. There are now 72,748 ICD10 diagnosis codes, and this year… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Every October
Federal Vaccine Mandates Do Not Include Acupuncture Offices or Providers
Similar to the vaccine mandates under the VA which did not include acupuncture offices or community providers, the newest Federal mandate announced by President Biden on September 10, 2021… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Similar to the vaccine mandates under the
Billing & Coding: Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Injection
Successful acupuncture practices use a variety of treatments and modalities to help their patients. These treatments and modalities help strengthen, relax, and heal muscles. 4 Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Injection CPT Codes include… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). The success of your acupuncture
Billing & Coding: Billing Acupuncture Sets
Is there a limit to the amount of sets an Acupuncturist can bill for? The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codebook states there is no limit to the Acupuncture sets utilized; however, you must… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). What is an
ICD10 Updates for October 1, 2021 include new codes for back pain & more.
As occurs every October 1 there are additions and deletions to the ICD10 code set that is effective on October 1, 2021. Though these are 2022 codes the effective date is October 2021. There are now 72, 748 ICD10 diagnosis codes, and this year there were 159 new codes added
Federal Vaccine Mandates Do Not Include Acupuncture Offices or Providers
Just as was the case for vaccine mandates under the VA which did not include acupuncturists or community providers the newest Federal mandate announced by President Biden on September 10, 2021, does NOT include acupuncture providers or offices. This new mandate is for Medicare facility providers such as hospitals and
Billing & Coding: H.R. 4803, The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act
Are you aware of the H.R. 4803, The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act? On July 29, 2021, Representative Judy Chu (D-California) introduced H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act, which would authorize the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by
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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
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.
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?
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.
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