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The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Manual is designed for licensed
acupuncturists and students of Eastern medicine. This much needed
textbook bridges the gap between outstanding clinicians and successful
business owners. It equips readers with the knowledge and practical skills
necessary to secure and maintain gainful employment as an integral part of
the United States healthcare system or to establish and expand their
private practice.
You will learn the standards of practice that comply with the rules and
regulations of the United States healthcare industry. Recent changes in
CMS documentation guidelines are discussed in detail. The application of
the ICD-11 Chapter 26 Traditional Medicine standardized terminology
pattern differentiation in current clinical practice for both TCM and non-
TCM styles of acupuncture will be explained. You will discover how to
determine appropriate care pathways, support medical necessity, and
substantiate the number of acupuncture CPT units utilized. Explore how to
formulate and code both conventional and TCM diagnoses accurately.
Navigate the process of identifying, reporting, and mitigating adverse
events. Understand when and how to order laboratory tests and imaging
studies. Learn how to bill insurance and get paid reliably. Master the art of
writing medical necessity and appeal letters.
This book thoroughly describes FDA and HIPPA guidelines for clinical
practice and patient communication. It also discusses the ADA, the Fraud
Act, the Kickback Statutes, and other rules and regulations that impact
your practice. You will learn how to establish usual and customary fees
correctly and identify which discounts are legal. You will also explore how
to operate a Telehealth practice, demystify customer service, and navigate
acupuncture clinic and traditional Chinese herbal medicine logistics. This
book paves your pathway to success.
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