3 Reasons ICD-10 Codes Are Important

Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC).

Why are CPT and ICD codes so important for the acupuncture profession? According to the Traditional Medicine Reference Group for the World Health Organization (WHO) for ICD-11, “For acupuncture to count, it must be accounted for.”

So when acupuncture providers assign both diagnosis and CPT codes to each client/patient, data and outcomes can be detailed and followed.

Here are 3 reasons why ICD-10 codes are important and used:
Accuracy of diagnosis in medical records affects patient management and medical necessity.
Insurance reimbursement for diagnostic testing and treatments is linked to ICD-10 coding.
Researchers can use these codes to track the incidence and prevalence of each diagnosis, and to assist with outcomes research.

And as an AAC Network member you will know exactly which codes to use and when.

Remember, billing with incorrect acupuncture CPT and ICD codes can lead to claim rejections and delays in payments, which can have a devastating impact on generating revenue and keeping you in business. 

If you are experiencing insurance claim denial, staff spending too much time trying to get claims paid, and patients asking why their claims have not been paid then American Acupuncture Council Network is your solution.

American Acupuncture Council Network stays ahead of the curve on the latest trends and changes in billing and coding by utilizing their direct channel of communication with the insurance companies and organizations that set the guidelines.

There is a reason acupuncturists have trusted AAC with their business for over 30 years.