United to Require GP Modifier as of April 1

After several delays, for dates of service on or after April 1, 2020, United Healthcare will require the GP modifier to be appended to any codes that are deemed “Always Therapy” codes according to CMS.  These codes will include: 97012, 97016,...

Medicare Acupuncture Update

We had previously advised membership that Medicare had begun covering acupuncture in certain specified situations as of Jan. 21, 2020.  Acupuncture is to be allowed for chronic low back pain for 12 visits with an additional eight if improvement is shown, with no...