Does the No Surprise Act impact your acupuncture practice?
The answer is yes!
The “No Surprises Act” is designed to prevent patients from…
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Does the No Surprise Act impact your acupuncture practice?
The answer is yes!
The “No Surprises Act” is designed to prevent patients from getting large bills as a “surprise” when they assumed the provider was in-network and later turned out to be out-of-network.
However, while this law is intended in particular for large medical costs, it does affect acupuncture practices.
For acupuncturists who see self-pay and uninsured patients, as well as patients who have insurance, the rule applies.
This means patients should be made aware of their out-of-pocket costs before receiving care.
Here are 5 practical tips to use in your acupuncture practice:
1. Be specific about fees with each patient (no generic list of fees).
2. Include the cost of expected items and services.
3. Provide all information orally and in writing.
4. Have the patient sign the written estimate.
5. Include the expected scope of any recurring primary items or services (Cannot exceed 12 months for recurring items/services.)
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.
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