The NYS Board for Acupuncture is now working on a Standards for Acupuncture Care document, which will provide guidelines and good practices for patient care and insurance billing. ASNY is staying on top of this important issue. There is more to do, and you can make a difference. ASNY is interested in securing acupuncture's continued inclusion in patient care under the provisions of 'no-fault' regulations in New York State. ASNY is aware that there is room for increased involvement on the part of New York State regulating bodies to provide guidance to 'no-fault' clinics regarding patient care and billing practices.
All record keeping includes detailed initial visit documentation.
Follow-up treatment notes include form of acupuncture treatment used, patient response to previous treatment, and progress. Acupuncturists spend an appropriate amount of time with a patient providing assessment, treatment and guidance consistent with that provider's tradition and educational background. Practitioners re-evaluate and alter their treatment plan if there is no reported improvement after several treatments, and make referrals to other providers when appropriate. All insurance company peer reviews for acupuncture treatment claims be done by a NYS licensed acupuncturist. All providers use ethical billing practices.