Holistic Billing Services Blog

Ask almost any licensed massage therapist (LMT) why they got into the profession, and they’ll tell you the same thing: they wanted to help people heal. But ask them about the biggest bottleneck in their practice, and you’ll hear a very different story: physical limits and income ceilings. Unlike desk jobs, massage therapy is physically […]

If you run an acupuncture practice, you’ve likely noticed a massive shift over the last few years: patients actively expect their health insurance to cover acupuncture. However, coverage isn't universal, and carrier policies vary wildly. Because Holbie processes the nation’s largest dataset of holistic health claims, we see real-world payment data long before industry reports […]

If you entered healthcare because you harbored a secret, burning passion for complex governmental math equations, congratulations! You are a unicorn. For the remaining 99.9% of us who got into practice to actually heal people—and who start sweating uncontrollably the moment insurance math enters the room—billing time-based codes can feel like an exercise in high-stakes […]

If you run a massage therapy practice or an integrative health clinic, you’ve likely been asked this question dozens of times by patients entering retirement age: “Does Medicare cover my massage therapy?” ​The short answer is no—Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover standalone massage therapy. ​However, as integrative care becomes more […]

Today, we are going to demystify the process. If you are a new provider, a student prepping for graduation, or a cash practice finally ready to level up, here is your step-by-step blueprint to getting your paperwork ready for the insurance billing grid.

This is the third post in our ongoing series on how to successfully start accepting insurance in your integrative chiropractic, acupuncture, or massage therapy practice.

This comprehensive guide explains how to bill Medicare for acupuncture services, covering provider eligibility requirements, CPT codes, documentation standards, and common billing mistakes to avoid. Learn the specific requirements for Medicare acupuncture billing and optimize your practice's revenue potential.

This comprehensive guide explains how to bill Medicare for acupuncture services, covering provider eligibility requirements, CPT codes, documentation standards, and common billing mistakes to avoid. Learn the specific requirements for Medicare acupuncture billing and optimize your practice's revenue potential.

This comprehensive guide explains how to bill Medicare for acupuncture services, covering provider eligibility requirements, CPT codes, documentation standards, and common billing mistakes to avoid. Learn the specific requirements for Medicare acupuncture billing and optimize your practice's revenue potential.

This comprehensive guide explains how holistic practitioners can maximize insurance reimbursements using accurate M54.14 (thoracic radiculopathy) coding. Learn essential documentation requirements, avoid common billing mistakes, and discover 2025 strategies that boost claim approval rates for acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy practices.

Picture this: You're running late for your last patient of the day when your billing software crashes. Again. Your acupuncture practice depends on accurate coding for medical billing, but somehow those insurance claims keep getting rejected. Sound familiar? We've all been there. The good news? Technology is finally catching up to help holistic practitioners like you […]

This comprehensive guide explores the growing trend of insurance coverage for massage therapy in 2025, examining which plans cover therapeutic treatments, how to navigate the approval process, and alternative payment options when insurance doesn't provide coverage. The article covers Medicare policies, private insurance trends, required documentation, and practical steps to maximize your benefits.