Cigna and ASH have now updated that the date to join their network to maintain being “in-network” which was June 1, 2021, has now been extended to September 1, 2021. (Note this does not apply to California, Oregon, Washington, and Read more
Modifier GP is being adopted by additional carriers as a requirement for reimbursement of physical medicine services. This always therapy modifier is required by United Health and its affiliates since 2020. The modifier GP is also required for VA claims Read more
How does time factor into choosing the correct billing code for evaluation and management (E&M)? Time is now a specific parameter to choose the level of E&M and is not just time face-to-face, but… Welcome to your billing and coding Read more
There are several ways an acupuncturist can be paid and one of those avenues is standard health insurance. Some health insurance plans cover acupuncture… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you Read more
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 Read more
There are several ways an acupuncturist office can be paid and one of those avenues is the Veteranâs Administration (VA) Choice program. The VA Choice program allows veterans enrolled in the program to receive care from acupuncturist registered with… Welcome Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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). Read more