4 of the most common insurance billing mistakes include… Are insurance billing mistakes costing your acupuncture practice money? 4 of the most common insurance billing mistakes include: 1. Verifying insurance eligibility through insurance portals is not always accurate. Call the insurance company directly. 2. Billing for codes that are not Read more…
Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and… Are you on top of the diagnosis code updates for 2024? Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2024 codes, the effective date is October 1st, 2023. There will now Read more…
As a new acupuncturist, it is important to be selective. Are you wanting to bill insurance for your acupuncture services? Here are some things to consider when deciding on plans that offer in-network vs. out-of-network benefits. In-network benefits are offered by a health maintenance organization (HMO) and these plans will Read more…
Acupuncture offers many benefits to seniors including providing aid to patients without the use of medications. Does acupuncture offer benefits for seniors? Acupuncture offers many benefits to seniors including providing aid to patients without the use of medications. 4 benefits of acupuncture for seniors include: 1-Drug-free acupuncture gives seniors relief Read more…
Effective communication ensures patients understand their acupuncture treatment plan and need for care. One thing that makes your job as an acupuncturist unique is that you create treatment plans specific to each patient. Effective communication ensures patients understand their acupuncture treatment plan and need for care. If your acupuncture patients Read more…
A significant number of patient disagreements or actions taken against acupuncturists are a result of frustration over billing. Is your acupuncture office experiencing issues with patient payment and billing? Effective office communication plays an important role in avoiding misunderstandings or disagreements about payment and billing. A significant number of patient Read more…
Here are 6 common acupuncture claim errors that might be preventing you from getting paid… Are your acupuncture claim denials preventing your practice from getting paid? Here are 6 common acupuncture claim errors that might be preventing you from getting paid: 1-Coverage of the patient’s plan: types of coverage, in Read more…
Using relative value can help establish a fair and reasonable fee for all your services. Did relative value units(RVU)increase for 2023? This year RVU increased 1-2% in the common codes used by licensed acupuncture providers. RVU is the best tool for understanding the value of one service compared to another. Read more…
It is the responsibility of your acupuncture practice to verify the eligibility and benefits of the insurance coverage of each of your patients. Is your acupuncture office checking patient’s insurance coverage limitations? A common claims billing mistake is when an acupuncture claim is filed for services the patients’ insurance does Read more…
It is important to ask patients to inform your acupuncture practice if they have moved employment or obtained a new insurance card to prevent unnecessary insurance surprises. Are you checking each patient’s insurance for expiration of coverage? When an acupuncturist submits a claim for services rendered after the patients’ insurance Read more…