Tag: practice management

What commercial payers actually pay for acupuncture by state, the difference between billed charges and allowable amounts, and the three most common reasons claims get cut.

One of the most common questions we get from both new and veteran practitioners  is whether a licensed acupuncturist can bill an Evaluation and Management (E&M) office visit alongside treatment. The short answer is, yes. In most jurisdictions, an LAc can report outpatient E&M codes (99202–99205 for new patients, 99211–99215 for established patients) within their […]

If you bill insurance at your practice, you already know submitting claims isn't as simple as emailing an invoice to Blue Cross or Aetna. Between your clinic’s practice management software and the payer’s claims adjudicator sits an essential middleman: the medical billing clearinghouse. Understanding what a clearinghouse does and why claims get stopped there, is […]

Running an integrative practice usually means balancing clinical needs with commercial realities. You want to focus on guiding patients toward recovery, but if your clinic accepts insurance, your clinical work is only half the equation. The other half is the administrative rigor that keeps your practice viable. Holistic healthcare including, acupuncture, medical massage, and integrative […]

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.

Platforms like Holbie offer the flexibility to either allow patients to schedule their own appointments or require practice approval for each booking.

Continuing education courses is not just a requirement for maintaining licensure, it's also a crucial part of personal and professional development in the fields of acupuncture and massage therapy. It allows you to stay updated with the latest techniques, research, and best practices, ensuring that you can offer the highest level of care to your […]

The landscape of health insurance is continuously evolving, with more and more providers acknowledging the benefits of alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage therapy. With this growing recognition comes myriad updates to health insurance policies, which directly affect how your holistic healthcare practice operates. Today, let's dive into how to prepare your […]

Understanding and monitoring the financial health of your holistic healthcare practice is as vital as the health of your patients. Key financial metrics offer insights into the efficiency of your operations, profitability, and sustainability. Here are some crucial financial metrics that every holistic healthcare provider should track. 1. Revenue Revenue is the total amount of […]

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information. While most people associate this regulation with traditional medical practices, it is just as important for holistic healthcare providers to ensure they are HIPAA compliant. This blog post will […]

Healthcare has dramatically evolved over the years, and so has the recognition and acceptance of alternative therapies like acupuncture, massage therapy, and chiropractic treatment. Today, an increasing number of insurance companies cover these services, leading to an intricate maze of health insurance claims processing. This blog post aims to help you better comprehend the insurance […]

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, chiropractors often juggle clinical responsibilities with back-office tasks such as insurance billing. While these administrative duties are integral to running a practice, they can often detract from the core objective of providing patient-centered care. One practical solution to this conundrum is outsourcing insurance billing. In this blog post, we'll […]