Medicine: Acupuncture (June 2006)

June 2006 page 20-end Acupuncture, 97810 (Q&A) Question When reporting acupuncture code 97810 , Acupuncture, 1 or more needles; without electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient , or 97813 , Acupuncture, 1 or more needles; with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact with the patient , is it appropriate to report more than one initial code per date of service? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, code 97810 or code 97813 should be reported for the initial 15-minute increment, as appropriate. It is important to note that only one initial code is...

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Article Overview

This article presents a CPT-based question and answer about acupuncture billing and reporting conventions for the June 2006 issue of CPT® Assistant. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with acupuncture services and timed procedure reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

The article clarifies a frequently encountered reporting scenario for acupuncture services and is useful for anyone needing to understand the CPT coding guidance discussed in the June 2006 AMA commentary.

Article Sections

  1. June 2006 page 20-end

    The issue date and page range for the article content.

  2. Acupuncture, 97810 (Q&A)

    A question-and-answer discussion focused on acupuncture coding in CPT and the reporting context for timed services.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of the acupuncture coding topic discussed in the June 2006 CPT® Assistant Q&A.
  • How the article frames the reporting issue for acupuncture services in a CPT context.
  • Which general types of acupuncture service reporting are addressed in the AMA commentary.
  • The setting and audience context for the coding guidance provided in the article.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Acupuncture providers
  • Practice managers

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