A cohort study of patients with migraines revealed those who received acupuncture had lower medical expenditures within 1 year of care than those who received no acupuncture care. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Did you know acupuncture can lower medical costs Read more…
Does your patient exam include a one-leg standing evaluation? A recent study found the ability to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds was strongly linked to the risk of… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Does your patient exam Read more…
Are you experiencing denials for patient exams and re-exams? Remember, exams and re-exams must be documented as separate and distinct from the pre and post-evaluation associated with acupuncture. For an examination, the evaluation and management (E&M) codes may be billed if and when there is a… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGWBGsNqgeA Welcome to your Read more…
Does research support the effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain? The answer is yes! An Acupuncture Randomized Trial in Low Back Pain, investigated whether acupuncture was more effective in reducing pain than… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Does research support Read more…
Why are more and more people seeking out acupuncture as a treatment method? The number one reason is more people are realizing the effectiveness and low-risk of acupuncture as a treatment method of treating everything from… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Read more…
Is acupuncture becoming a popular alternative treatment for anxiety? The answer is yes! Scientific studies have focused mostly on generalized anxiety disorder and suggest that acupuncture is helpful in treating… . Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Is acupuncture becoming a popular Read more…
According to a National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture is one of the treatments that is on the rise. Data from this survey revealed an increase in the use of acupuncture from approximately 4% to 6% of Americans over 5 years and supports a trend… Welcome to your billing and coding Read more…
Is acupuncture an effective treatment for people suffering from insomnia? With 25% of Americans developing insomnia each year, research now supports acupuncture as an effective drug-free solution. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Is acupuncture an effective treatment for people suffering from Read more…
The Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine profession has matured to the point where assistants are now a necessity. This is why hiring the right person to fill your acupuncture assistant position is key. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). As an acupuncturist, Read more…
Are you planning a little time away from your office and need to get a substitute doctor to fill-in for you? Here are a 4 thing you need to know about the Locum Tenens or substitute doctor rule. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Read more…