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…
Here are 3 healthcare networking options. How can you use healthcare networking in your acupuncture practice? Here are 3 healthcare networking options. 1- Utilize your current network. Someone in your current network might know practitioners whose methodologies and ideologies align with those used within your acupuncture practice. 2- Network at Read more…
Acupuncture activates the body’s natural hormones and healing process, relieving stress, reducing inflammation, and… Is acupuncture an effective and safe treatment for reducing opioid consumption in patients with chronic pain? The main benefit of acupuncture as an opioid alternative is that it does not introduce any chemicals into the patient’s 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…
After the first acupuncture treatment, the patient’s migraines reduced in frequency and intensity, and she was able to… Is acupuncture a successful treatment for medical conditions? A case report published in the journal Explore described the effectiveness of acupuncture for relieving or abolishing severe migraines, menopausal symptoms, and chronic insomnia, 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…
There are deadlines for filing claims with each insurance provider and claim rejection if submitted after the policy’s period has passed. Are you experiencing insurance claim denials? It may be due to a failure to submit insurance claims on time. There are deadlines for filing claims with each insurance provider Read more…
As a result, this affects your acupuncture practice’s bottom line and leads to revenue loss. Are you experiencing too many insurance claim denials? Statistics show approximately 49% to 80% of insurance claims have at least one error. As a result, this affects your acupuncture practice’s bottom line and leads to revenue loss. Read more…
If you have a streamlined and manageable acupuncture billing system, you can easily and efficiently handle your office. How good is your acupuncture office management? Office management plays a crucial role in maintaining an effective acupuncture billing system. If you have a streamlined and manageable acupuncture billing system, you can Read more…
12 studies of over 8,000 participants showed acupuncture was more effective than… Is acupuncture helpful for back and neck pain? Nearly 80% of adults have low-back and/or neck pain at some point in their lives. 12 studies of over 8,000 participants showed acupuncture was more effective than no treatment for Read more…