The 2022 ICD10 code for low back pain M54.5 has been deleted with the addition of 3 codes to replace it. Today we will focus on the new low back pain ICD10 code… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly Read more…
Vetebrogenic back pain is specifying the origin of the pain from the vertebrae or spine. However, this code is to distinguish… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you confused as to Read more…
CMS announced on November 12, 2021, that the 2022 deductible for Medicare Part B will be $233. This represents a $30 increase from the 2021 deductible. CMS does cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain and it may be delivered Read more…
Today we will focus on the new code M54.50 Low back pain, unspecified. Non-specific low back pain is defined as low back pain not attributable to a… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network Read more…
Is there a specific amount of sets you can bill for as an acupuncturist? The answer is no but the number of sets used should depend on… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network Read more…
The net collection rate is the percentage of collectible funds actually collected (i.e., after contract write-offs, etc.) and anything under 95% net collection rate is … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Read more…
Is your acupuncture practice experiencing high numbers of rejected insurance claims? Making sure you are billing and coding accurately not only impacts your financial future, but also… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network Read more…
Are rejected insurance claims having an impact on your acupuncture practice’s financial future? Most acupuncture practices focus on gross collection rate (total charges before adjustments); however, the net collection rate is a… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions Read more…
Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2022 codes the effective date is October 1, 2021. There are now 72,748 ICD10 diagnosis codes, and this year… Welcome to your billing and coding Read more…
Similar to the vaccine mandates under the VA which did not include acupuncture offices or community providers, the newest Federal mandate announced by President Biden on September 10, 2021… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Read more…