Billing & Coding: 7 Effective Acupuncture Billing Tips

Is your current acupuncture billing causing frustration, trouble, loss of time, and loss of money?

Here are 7 acupuncture billing tips to help ensure billing and payment success:
1. Pre-visit insurance verification minimizes claim rejections and prevents unexpected costs.
2. Staff training in coding, billing, and compliance reduces billing errors.
3. Electronic Health Records (EHR) minimize errors and speed up claim submissions.
4. Keep up with coding and compliance updates.
5. Include CPT codes, diagnoses, and fees in your superbills.
6. Get pre-authorizations for procedures.
7. Inform patients about their payment responsibilities and insurance limits.

And remember, the American Acupuncture Council Network is the expert with over 3 decades of experience dealing with a wide range of acupuncture billing issues.