CMS announced on November 12, 2021, that the 2022 deductible for Medicare Part B will be $233. This represents a $30 increase from the 2021 deductible. CMS does cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain and it may be delivered Read more…
Today we will focus on the new code M54.50 Low back pain, unspecified. Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network Read more…
Is there a specific amount of sets you can bill for as an acupuncturist? The answer is no but the number of sets used should depend on… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network Read more…
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). Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…