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WEBIt is well-known in Chinese medical theory that nourishing yin and treating patterns of yin deficiency are notoriously challenging, particularly with acupuncture alone. Let’s discuss how practitioners can use acupuncture in unique ways to help support patients with yin deficiency patterns beyond the standard kidney meridian points.
Acupuncture Schools | Acupunture Today
WEBMaryland University of Integrative Health. Massachusetts. New England School of Acupuncture (Newton) Minnesota. Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Bloomington) American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Roseville) New Jersey. Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (Bloomfield) New Mexico.
New CPT Codes for Acupuncture Are Here!
WEBThe new codes are: 97810: Acupuncture, one or more needles, without electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient. 97811: Each additional 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient, with re-insertion of needles. 97813: Acupuncture, one or more needles, with electrical stimulation ...
Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia With Sa-Am Acupuncture
WEBTrigeminal neuralgia (TGN) is a unilateral electric shock or knife-like pain occurring in one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve that affects four to five people in 100,000. Korean Taoist physician Sa-Am lived during the Choson dynasty and originated Sa-Am acupuncture therapy (also known as four-needle technique), which is based on Five ...
ICD-10 Coding Changes: What Acupuncturists Need to Know
WEBAs occurs every Oct. 1, there are updates to the ICD 10 coding system. Some years, this update makes no difference to the common codes billed by acupuncture providers, but most years there are at least a few changes that do – and this year, like last year, does so, particularly the code for which most insurances, including Medicare, will reimburse acupuncture services.
Acupuncture and the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis
WEBWhenever treating spinal stenosis, it is vital to incorporate Zulinqi GB-41, and Waiguan TW-5, the Dai Mai's master and coupled point, respectively, into the treatment. This technique is usually used on patients who describe a sensation of "wearing a belt that is too tight," a common pathology of the external Dai Mai meridian.
Acupuncture Titles and Abbreviations
WEBAcupuncture Titles and Abbreviations. Unfortunately, figuring out whether an acupuncturist is licensed is not as easy as it looks. Although the most common degree designation for an acupuncturist is LAc, some states use different titles or abbreviations to signify that their practitioners are licensed.
Acupuncture Coverage in Medicare: Answering Some of the Big …
WEBThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain under section 1862 (a) (1) (A) of the Social Security Act. Up to 12 visits in 90 days are covered for Medicare beneficiaries under the following circumstances: For this Medicare decision, chronic low back pain is defined as pain: Not associated ...
October 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 10) | Acupuncture Today
WEBUse of Acupuncture More Than Doubles. A research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provides early findings from the most recent (2022) survey on the use of complementary health approaches (CHA). The findings include data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which conducts interviews both by phone and ...
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang: A Review - Acupuncture Today
WEBShi quan da bu tang (SQDB) is one of the most popular traditional Chinese formulas still in use today.A thousand years ago, it was already being referred to as a treatment for systemic weakness and a range of qi deficiency conditions, with symptoms ranging from strains and injuries to depression, anxiety, and chronic lung ailments like asthma. In more recent times, these applications and ...
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