Insurance Billing for Acupuncturists
In this episode we discuss the back end of insurance billing. How codes are created and how we are legally permitted to use them. After this podcast you will have a clear perspective of how the insurance system works.
insurance billing for acupuncturists
When I graduated from school I immediately took an insurance billing class. I was pretty sure I didn’t want to bill insurance, but I needed to know for sure. I commenced to take both of Mori West’s classes and they were amazing! She really left no stone unturned.
This episode was intended to give new Acupuncturists a snapshot of what to expect. with regards to insurance billing and some pitfalls to avoid. Unless you really have a great grasp on this beast, you really need to up your game and get some guidance. This is YOUR money and YOUR license. Be responsible.
today’s guest
MORI WEST CBC.
Mori West CPC is a certified professional coder and owner of Acuclaims, a Medical Billing company that works with Acupuncturists. For over a decade she has volunteered with various state and national Acupuncture associations and is currently the Insurance Chairman for the ASA, American Society of Acupuncturists. In addition, through her company Mori West Seminars she teaches insurance billing seminars on behalf of Acupuncture state associations, providing real world experience with up to the date information.
you’ll learn
Who the American Society of Acupuncturists are and why it is important for you to belong to your state association.
The AMA owns the CPT codes and why it is important that we are represented on the board.
Why the wording on codes is SO important and what we need to be watchful of with regards to wording.
What is the latest hoopla with CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) and their invitation for Acupuncturists to treat low back pain.
Why new Acupuncturists need to learn about codes, billing and charting even if they decide not to take insurance.
What new practitioners need to be aware of if they are employed and not processing their own billing.
Stick around to the end and find out what has changed with regards to telehealth and mindfulness medicine.
resources
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - CMS
Acuclaims billing service.
Learn about insurance billing at www.moriwestseminars.com
Learn about American Society of Acupuncturists here www.asacu.org