Correct coding analysis

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The AMAs-CPT codes for acupuncture contain absolutely zero educational

requirements for use which means any bum off the street can use'em and get paid.

 

Now lets get to the nitty gritty.

 

AMA/CPT has a Relative Value Unit of 0.60 for the first 15 minutes of

face-to-face acupuncture which is THE most rediculous restriction possible. Be

that

as it may.....the Medicare cost factor in the RBRVS system is currently at $37

per RVU therefore the result equals $22.20. Thats assuming one gets reimbursed

at 100% which is rare.

 

Now let us compare to the ABC Code system which some naysayers either laugh

at or are afraid that others laugh at them. The acupuncture codes do not

require face to face AND IS restricted for ONLY those properly educated on a

state

by state basis. The ABC Code.... RVU is 1.2 which when you multiply it results

in $44.40.

 

Now for the future.....when the ABC Codes get approved by the US Government

under HCPCS and they further follow through by striking down duplicate codes in

various systems....guess which ones will be GONE forever?

 

There is an old cliche.....'he who laughs last - laughs best'.