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Acupuncture CPT Codes for Physical Therapy

Billing & Coding: Acupuncture CPT Codes for Physical Therapy

July 17, 2021

Are you aware you can bill for physical therapy treatments and modalities as an acupuncturist? Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware you can bill for physical therapy treatments and modalities as an acupuncturist? Acupuncture practices use a variety of

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Fraud Alert California Board of Acupuncture

July 13, 2021

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has learned of an attempted scam aimed at licensees of DCA’s boards and bureaus. In the scheme, an individual falsely identifying themselves as an employee of the Acupuncture Board has contacted licensees and attempted to gather personal information. If you receive a call from

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Correct Acupuncture Billing Codes Are Important to A Successful Practice

Correct Acupuncture Billing Codes Are Important to A Successful Practice

July 10, 2021

Insurance billing can be tricky especially for acupuncture practices. Successful acupuncture practices understand the importance of… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware that the success of your acupuncture practice may depend on the use of correct acupuncture billing codes?

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GP Modifier Adopted By Additional Anthem Plans

Billing & Coding: GP Modifier Adopted By Additional Anthem Plans

July 3, 2021

Are you aware modifier GP is being adopted by additional carriers as a requirement for reimbursement of… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware modifier GP is being adopted by additional carriers as a requirement for reimbursement of physical medicine

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CIGNA ASH Connection Delayed

Billing & Coding: CIGNA ASH Connection Delayed

June 26, 2021

Cigna and American Specialty Health (ASH) have updated the date to join their network to maintain being “in-network” to… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Cigna and American Specialty Health (ASH) have updated the date to join their network to maintain being

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What Modifiers Are Necessary On An Acupuncture Claim?

June 17, 2021

Click here to download the transcript. Disclaimer: The following is an actual transcript. We do our best to make sure the transcript is as accurate as possible, however, it may contain spelling or grammatical errors.  Due to the unique language of acupuncture, there will be errors, so we suggest you

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21st Century Cures Act vs HIPAA

Billing & Coding: 21st Century Cures Act vs HIPAA

June 12, 2021

Is the 21st Century Cures Act different from HIPAA? The answer is Yes! Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Is the 21st Century Cures Act different from HIPAA? The answer is Yes! The 21st Century Cures Act is different from HIPAA in

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Tri-West VA Claims Processor ID changes on June 9

June 8, 2021

TriWest Healthcare Alliance’s (TriWest) new claims processor – PGBA – will start accepting and processing all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Network (CCN) health care claims and any remaining Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) claims effective June 9, 2021 VA claims must now be submitted under a new Payer

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Patient Access to Health Care Records

Billing & Coding: Patient Access to Health Care Records

June 6, 2021

The Cures Act specifies that clinical notes collected in an “electronic format” must be made available in that format. Practices may continue using paper charts, thus if you are not using electronic health records… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). All healthcare

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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.