Acupuncture billing
Acupuncture billing services
Insurance billing for acupuncture practices. We check coverage before the first visit, bill timed units correctly and follow claims through to payment, so you can offer insurance without the guesswork.
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- Coverage checked first
- Timed units
- Commercial & auto/PI
Why acupuncture billing is tricky
Coverage is patchy, so verification comes first
Acupuncture coverage varies more than most specialties. Some commercial plans cover it fully, others only for certain conditions or a limited number of visits, and some not at all. Medicare covers acupuncture only for chronic low back pain, under specific supervision rules.
Acupuncture is billed in 15-minute units of personal one-on-one time with the patient, with different codes depending on whether electrical stimulation was used. Units have to match the time documented.
We verify each patient’s benefits before their first visit, so you know whether the visit is covered, for which diagnoses and for how many sessions.
Where revenue gets stuck
What we handle
Benefit checks
Coverage, covered conditions, visit limits and copays confirmed before the first visit.
Timed units
97810 to 97814 billed by documented one-on-one time and use of electrical stimulation.
Related services
Evaluation and other services billed with the right modifiers.
Denials
Coverage and medical necessity denials corrected or appealed.
Auto & personal injury
Claims to auto insurers and PI cases supported, if your practice takes them.
Patient balances
Statements and clear explanations for patients.
For acupuncture practices
Offer insurance with confidence
Knowing what’s covered before the first needle goes in avoids surprise bills and unpaid visits.
- Benefits verified before the first appointment
- Units matched to documented time
- Visit limits tracked across the year
- Monthly report on collections and open claims
The Cure MB difference
What changes for your acupuncture practice
Cleaner claims
Codes, modifiers and payer rules for acupuncture checked before every submission.
Denials worked, not written off
Each denial is read, corrected or appealed, and the cause tracked.
Stronger collections
Aging claims followed by phone and portal until they’re paid or closed with a reason.
Reports you can read
A monthly view of collections, denials and A/R for your acupuncture practice.
Client stories
What practices say about working with us
Physical therapy
I’m a clinician, not a biller. They understand timed codes and plan-of-care rules, they answer email the same day, and for the first time I actually understand my A/R report.
Megan Carlisle, PT, DPTClinic owner · Denver, CO
Pediatrics
Switching billers mid-year felt risky. The handover was organized, the old A/R got cleaned up, and nothing slipped through the cracks while we kept seeing patients.
Dr. Alicia BrooksPediatrician · Atlanta, GA
Behavioral health
I used to dread the end of the month. Now I open one report and I know what was billed, what was paid and which claims are still being worked. When a denial comes in, someone has usually already called the payer before I hear about it.
Dr. Rachel MorenoPsychiatrist, solo practice · Austin, TX
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Services for acupuncture
Everything your practice needs
Medical billing & codingEligibility verificationDenial managementA/R follow-upInsurance credentialingPayment postingRevenue cycle management
FAQ
Acupuncture billing questions
Short answers to what practices ask us most.
Does insurance cover acupuncture?
Many commercial plans do, often for specific conditions and a limited number of visits. Medicare covers it only for chronic low back pain. We verify each patient’s benefits before their first visit.
How is acupuncture billed?
In 15-minute units of personal one-on-one contact: 97810 and 97811 without electrical stimulation, 97813 and 97814 with it. The units must match the documented time.
Other specialties
Billing for other specialties
Mental & Behavioral HealthPsychiatryTherapy & CounselingPsychologyPhysical TherapyChiropracticUrgent CareWound CareInternal Medicine & Primary CareAll specialties
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Talk to a specialist about acupuncture billing
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