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Billing & Coding: Updated E&M Codes Benefit Acupuncturists

Billing & Coding: Updated E&M Codes Benefit Acupuncturists

May 8, 2021

Are you aware of changes made to the evaluation and management (E&M) codes? 2021 has seen an update to the E&M codes including… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware of changes made to the evaluation and management (E&M) codes?

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Billing & Coding:Veteran’s Administration

Billing & Coding:Veteran’s Administration

May 2, 2021

There are several ways an acupuncturist office can be paid and one of those avenues is the Veteran’s Administration (VA) Choice program. The VA Choice program allows veterans enrolled in the program to receive care from acupuncturist registered with… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture

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Billing & Coding: Acupuncture Common Billing Terms

Billing & Coding: Acupuncture Common Billing Terms

April 24, 2021

Medical billing and coding is a necessary process for both medical and holistic practices looking to be reimbursed for services. Acupuncture billing practices are not the same as traditional medical billing and have a different set of requirements. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council

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Billing & Coding: Acupuncture Common Billing Challenges

Billing & Coding: Acupuncture Common Billing Challenges

April 17, 2021

The medical billing and coding process is complex, especially with the additional requirements for acupuncture billing. Here are some ways your acupuncture practice can avoid common billing… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you looking for ways to minimize denied insurance

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Anthem Blue Cross GP Modifier Requirement for California

April 16, 2021

Anthem has updated its professional reimbursement policy. This policy change requires that claims with physical medicine services 97010-97799 will require modifier GP. The modifier is required for dates of service after April 1, 2021. Any PT now billed to Anthem will require the GP modifier. Note this modifier may be

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Billing & Coding: Cigna Will Not Pay CPT Codes 97026 & 97016

Billing & Coding: Cigna Will Not Pay CPT Codes 97026 & 97016

April 10, 2021

Are you aware there are CPT codes no longer covered by Cigna? Effective March 15, 2021, Cigna will no longer pay for claims that include… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2fit0wLX4Y Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware there are CPT codes no longer covered

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California Med-Legal Fee Schedule Update April 1, 2021

April 5, 2021

It’s official: California workers’ compensation has a new Medical-Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS). These new fees and codes took effect on April 1, 2021. This will affect all QME’s of course but also a provider who is providing a report for a disputed medical fact. The updates are substantially different from

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21st Century Cures Act & Acupuncture

Billing & Coding: 21st Century Cures Act & Acupuncture

April 3, 2021

How will your practice be impacted by the 21st Century Cures Act? All healthcare providers are affected by the 21st Century Cures Act, which goes into effect April 5, 2021. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). How will your practice be impacted

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update

Billing & Coding:Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Update

March 27, 2021

Are you aware of the 2021 Medicare fee schedule update? On December 27, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 modified the Calendar Year (CY) 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware of the 2021 Medicare

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