Over the past 2 decades, acupuncture research has been conducted in 60 countries, with the top 3 contributors being China, the United States, and the United Kingdom. What have the trends in acupuncture research been in the past 20 years? Acupuncture has become popular and widely practiced in many countries Read more…
ICD10 coding updates on October 1, 2024, for the 2025 diagnosis coding year. Note the changes occur on October 1 and any dates of service after 10-1 will require the use of the updated codes. If the date of service was prior, then use the old code regardless of the Read more…
The key to generating acupuncturist new patient leads is figuring out how much each tactic will cost and how many people you want to reach. How can acupuncturists generate new patient leads? The key to generating acupuncturist new patient leads is figuring out how much each tactic will cost and Read more…
A great way to attract new acupuncture patients is by letting loyal patients share their positive experiences. How is your ‘word-of-mouth’ marketing? Is your acupuncture business on Yelp? Do you solicit or post reviews on your acupuncture practice’s website? Do you have a website? A great way to attract new Read more…
3 ways to best track your acupuncture practice goals include… What are the best ways to track your goals for your acupuncture practice? Setting clear and compelling goals is crucial for the success and growth of an acupuncture practice. Well-defined goals provide direction and motivation for you and your team. Read more…
Accurate and specific diagnosis coding is crucial to ensuring proper reimbursement for… Are you facing various challenges when translating clinical language into specific diagnosis codes? Accurate and specific diagnosis coding is crucial to ensuring proper reimbursement for acupuncturists and facilitates effective communication among healthcare professionals. The challenge comes when translating Read more…
A national survey revealed nearly 20 million Americans over 18 have tried acupuncture at some time. Why is acupuncture growing in popularity among alternative and complementary healthcare? A national survey revealed nearly 20 million Americans over 18 have tried acupuncture at some time. The survey revealed the primary reasons for Read more…
Here are 7 acupuncture billing tips to help ensure billing and payment success… Is your current acupuncture billing causing frustration, trouble, loss of time, and loss of money? Here are 7 acupuncture billing tips to help ensure billing and payment success: 1. Pre-visit insurance verification minimizes claim rejections and prevents Read more…
A national survey revealed nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 have tried acupuncture at some time in their life. How satisfied are acupuncture patients? A national survey revealed nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 have tried acupuncture at some time in their life. The Read more…
A study published in the journal PLOS ONE compared the efficacy and side effects of acupuncture, sham acupuncture, and drugs in the treatment of chronic constipation. Can acupuncture improve chronic constipation? Approximately 4 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, resulting Read more…