Holistic Billing Services Blog

Opening a holistic medicine practice can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it is also a significant financial investment. As a healthcare consultant, I want to share some critical business advice and tips for opening your first practice. First and foremost, it is essential to have a clear and comprehensive business plan in place […]

Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has steadily gained popularity as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for various health conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for multiple conditions, including pain, infertility, and addiction. As we move into 2023, several trends in acupuncture are […]

One of the quickest ways to ensure your healthcare revenue cycle is running smoothly is to utilize the most current medical billing codes for your practice. If you code for the wrong treatment, over or under code for services rendered, or submit your claims late, then you run the risk of delayed payment and a […]

There are nearly 11,000 CPT codes to account for all the different variations of healthcare treatments. While your chiropractic practice will only need a fraction of these codes, it’s vital that the chiropractic CPT codes are current and accurately reflect the services rendered, including CPT Code 98940 and 98941. If you’re utilizing chiropractic CPT codes […]

Did you know that roughly 30% of medical billing claims are rejected? That’s a significant chunk of your overall healthcare revenue cycle that will cost you in the short and long run. These claims might be rejected for a few reasons – a key one which is inaccurate coding. That’s why it’s essential for your […]

Did you know that the acupuncture industry in the United States is valued around $664 million? Approximately 3 million adults receive acupuncture treatment each year and that number continues to grow as more people turn to holistic healthcare and alternative medicines. How can your acupuncture practice attract and retain clients in this growing market? Your […]

Medical documentation is a core component of treating clients at your holistic practice; better documentation leads to better patient outcomes and reduces overall patient risk. But when it comes to certain types of medical documentation, like SOAP notes, there are some common mistakes that you should be wary of making. These mistakes will take up […]

They’re called first impressions for a reason: you seldom get a second chance to make a positive, lasting impression. In the age of healthcare consumerism where patients can shop around for the best value and patient experience, it’s more important than ever that your holistic practice delivers a great first impression. One of the foundational […]

Operating a successful and effective holistic practice means managing a plethora of responsibilities, tasks, and repetitive processes–all while delivering quality care to your patients and community. Part of this, unfortunately, entails writing and maintaining several policies and other types of business writings related to your practice. Putting your actions and intentions into writing can be […]

Your holistic practice’s longevity and financial success depends on how efficiently and effectively you can manage your revenue cycle. Without ensuring this key component of your strategy is running smoothly, you’ll be struggling to keep your practice in the green. A comprehensive revenue cycle management strategy can really transform your holistic practice and help chart […]

Paperwork is often credited with causing headaches, not reducing harm or actually helping anyone. So, while it might seem counterintuitive to connect medical documentation to increased patient outcomes, SOAP notes are a standalone example of how that connection is real. This type of medical documentation–short for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan–is an essential component of […]

Did you know that the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), responsible for enforcing HIPAA compliance, received more than 306,000 complaints regarding HIPAA violations between 2003 and 2022? Such violations were found in healthcare entities ranging from major medical facilities to small, independent practices–anyone dealing with personal health information could be found out of compliance. When […]