Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Manual

The Traditional Medicine Clinical Practice Manual is designed for licensedacupuncturists and students of Eastern medicine. This much neededtextbook bridges the gap between outstanding clinicians and successfulbusiness owners. It equips readers with the knowledge and practical skillsnecessary to secure and maintain gainful employment as an integral part ofthe United States healthcare system or to establish and expand theirprivate practice.You will learn the standards of practice that comply with the rules andregulations of the United States healthcare industry. Recent changes inCMS documentation guidelines are discussed in detail. The application ofthe ICD-11 Chapter 26 Traditional Medicine standardized terminologypattern differentiation in current clinical practice for both TCM and non-TCM styles of acupuncture will be explained. You will discover how todetermine appropriate care pathways support medical necessity andsubstantiate the number of acupuncture CPT units utilized. Explore how toformulate and code both conventional and TCM diagnoses accurately.Navigate the process of identifying reporting and mitigating adverseevents. Understand when and how to order laboratory tests and imagingstudies. Learn how to bill insurance and get paid reliably. Master the art ofwriting medical necessity and appeal letters.This book thoroughly describes FDA and HIPPA guidelines for clinicalpractice and patient communication. It also discusses the ADA the FraudAct the Kickback Statutes and other rules and regulations that impactyour practice. You will learn how to establish usual and customary feescorrectly and identify which discounts are legal. You will also explore howto operate a Telehealth practice demystify customer service and navigateacupuncture clinic and traditional Chinese herbal medicine logistics. Thisbook paves your pathway to success.