A cohort study of patients with migraines revealed those who received acupuncture had lower medical expenditures within 1 year of care than those who received no acupuncture care. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Read more…
Does your patient exam include a one-leg standing evaluation? A recent study found the ability to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds was strongly linked to the risk of… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions Read more…
Are you experiencing denials for patient exams and re-exams? Remember, exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-evaluation associated with acupuncture. For an examination, the evaluation and management (E&M) codes may be billed Read more…
Should a one-leg standing evaluation be inclusive to your exam of adults? It appears it is a resounding yes as it can be an accurate sign of health status and function. From the British Journal of Sports Medicine published in Read more…
Does research support the effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain? The answer is yes! An Acupuncture Randomized Trial in Low Back Pain, investigated whether acupuncture was more effective in reducing pain than… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly Read more…
Why are more and more people seeking out acupuncture as a treatment method? The number one reason is more people are realizing the effectiveness and low-risk of acupuncture as a treatment method of treating everything from… Welcome to your billing Read more…
Is acupuncture becoming a popular alternative treatment for anxiety? The answer is yes! Scientific studies have focused mostly on generalized anxiety disorder and suggest that acupuncture is helpful in treating… . Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by Read more…
Get the up to date information on the proper coding, billing and reimbursement for cupping therapy. Cupping – Coding, Billing and Reimbursement https://youtu.be/6mScB_Nsd_0 Disclaimer- The following is a live transcript and is not edited for grammar or spelling. Please watch Read more…
According to a National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture is one of the treatments that is on the rise. Data from this survey revealed an increase in the use of acupuncture from approximately 4% to 6% of Americans over 5 years Read more…
Exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-service evaluation associated with acupuncture. The acupuncture codes indicate the time is 15 minutes of face to face with insertion or “reinsertion” for the additional sets. Read more…