CPT^® 97813, Under Acupuncture Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 97813 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Acupuncture Procedures.

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Summary

The provider uses solid, metallic, fine, single–use needles to pierce the skin and stimulate anatomical points on or in the skin by manipulating the needles by electrical stimulation for an initial 15–minute treatment. This therapeutic intervention provides relief or prevention of pain, treatment of post–operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting, stroke rehabilitation, and treatment of asthma, addiction, and various other health conditions. It is also known as electroacupuncture.

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Acupuncture 97810/97811 & 97813/97814

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VA acupuncture services payment issue with evaluation visit

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Acupunture Coders PLEASE!

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Acupuncture Coding Question

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Selden Chapter Meeting Minutes Sept 9, 2014

Selden NY Local Chapter AAPC (63100) Meeting Minutes September 9, 2014 Registration: 5:00-5:30 PM Opening: The regular meeting of the Selden, NY Local Chapter AAPC was called to order at 5:30 PM on... [ Read More ]

Acupuncture coding

After looking at the current CPT 2010 book, I do not see these codes listed anymore. 97800/97801 must be discontinued codes. The current codes for Acupuncture are listed as 97810, 97811, 97813, and 97... [ Read More ]

Acupuncture - I am overseeing the acupuncture

Hi, I am overseeing the acupuncture billing at my facility. Can anyone give me advice as to what tasks are included in the face to face contact? The acupuncturist is currently assigning only 97810 (o... [ Read More ]

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