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ACU-056 Business Basics: Proper Medical Documentation For Your Acupuncture Practice with Stacey Whitcomb LAc. and Megan Lindsey DACM
Episode 568th August 2023 • AcuSprout: Acupuncture Podcast • Stacey Whitcomb Dipl OM
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Proper medical charting is crucial in maintaining accurate and organized records for your acupuncture practice.

ACU-056 This highly requested episode comes on the tails of episode 055 where Megan and I discussed treating multiple patients an hour. As a result of that episode I got a lot of requests to review proper medical charting and specifically what should be in the re-evaluation. Listen in as Megan and I discuss proper medical charting for your acupuncture practice.

you’ll learn

  • Why proper charting is SO important. It’s not just about getting paid!
  • What the language of medical charting consists of.
  • The most important items the need to be in the evaluation and follow ups.
  • What should NOT be in the evaluation.
  • What S O A P stands for.
  • What the heck is OPQRST and how can it help you streamline your interview?
  • How to use “life effect” as part of the rating scale. 
  • What outcome assessment tools are and how to use them to ensure reimbursement.
  • How to use CPT codes properly.
  • Why a prognosis is so important and how to frame it.

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