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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

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

The VA has given further guidance concerning vaccines for community providers and has clarified that there are no mandatory vaccines for community providers. This includes acupuncture providers who treat VA authorized patients in their own offices. Here is their statement- VA is not requiring community providers in their network to

Department of Health has issued mandatory vaccines for doctor’s offices. However, this order does have exemptions which include acupuncture offices. See the link below for full details. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Unvaccinated-Workers-in-High-Risk-Settings-State-Public-Health-Order-FAQ.aspx What facilities/offices are not covered under this Order? Acupuncture office Chiropractic office Naturopathic doctor office Occupational therapy office Optometry office Outpatient physical, speech, occupational