https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW-B8BpLQJE The American Acupuncture Council (AAC) is pleased to continue to contribute to the expansion and acceptance of traditional medicine as a first line of health care. At the recent G20 conference held in India. 3 representatives from the AAC Marilyn Allen, Sam Collins, and Brandon Hoffman were invited by Read more…
There is new legislation coming to Florida and many other states regarding where you store your electronic patient data. This is not just about you saving but where the company you use stores the data ultimately. Effective July 1, 2023, Florida practices are about to be hit with yet another Read more…
Beginning April 3, masks will no longer be required in indoor high-risk and health care settings. This includes health care, long-term care, and correctional facilities as well as homeless, emergency, and warming and cooling centers. This change takes effect on Monday, April 3 to allow local health departments and individual Read more…
Medical necessity and authorization of acupuncture services can appear to be difficult but using some straightforward protocols can streamline your ability to demonstrate necessity get additional visits when needed Disclaimer- The following is a live transcript that has not been edited for grammar or syntax. Please view the video as Read more…
American College of Physicians Back Treatment Guidelines – The ACP updated prior guidelines, recommending non-drug treatment first for back pain, including acupuncture, chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT), osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), exercise therapy, massage and yoga. FDA Education Blueprint for Health Providers Involved in Pain Management: The Blueprint recommends “The [health care provider] Read more…
Here is a common question from the profession. How do I grow my practice? What do I need to do to get more patients? Where are the patients who are seeking acupuncture? Disclaimer- This is a live transcription that has not been edited for grammar or spelling. While we do Read more…
Can acupuncture be paid for conditions beyond pain? Disclaimer- This is a live transcription and is not edited for spelling or grammar. It is suggested to read the transcript while viewing the video. Hi everyone. This is Sam Collins, your coding and billing expert for acupuncture, the American Acupuncture Council. Read more…
Should a one-leg standing evaluation be inclusive to your exam of adults? It appears it is a resounding yes as it can be an accurate sign of health status and function. From the British Journal of Sports Medicine published in June 2022, a study shows that the ability to stand Read more…
Get the up to date information on the proper coding, billing and reimbursement for cupping therapy. Cupping – Coding, Billing and Reimbursement https://youtu.be/6mScB_Nsd_0 Disclaimer- The following is a live transcript and is not edited for grammar or spelling. Please watch the video with the subtitles to assure accuracy. Hi everyone. Read more…
Exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-service evaluation associated with acupuncture. The acupuncture codes indicate the time is 15 minutes of face to face with insertion or “reinsertion” for the additional sets. Note the reinsertion should be seen as additional insertion as Read more…