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Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?

Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?

Video Transcription

Q: Today we’re asking “Does insurance cover acupuncture?” 

 Chad Johnson: That is a very common question. The insurance industry as a whole is in a lot of flux right now. Some companies will cover acupuncture depending on the policiy, but that’s something you really need to call your insurance company and see if they will cover it. We accept payment at the time of treatment. We are happy to provide a Super Bill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.  For patients who are covered, we have heard of no problems with reimbursement.  That’s a common way to practice acupuncture. Medicaid  does cover acupuncture for back pain (this info updated as of 2021). My fingers are crossed that with the opioid epidemic that soon we will see a lot more coverage.

Q: And it is, I know in other countries, obviously acupuncture is covered, so it is kind of changing a little bit over time. So, this could be happening in the future where insurance companies start covering it more.

Chad Johnson: Yes, hopefully. We’ll see how it goes.

Q: Definitely. Okay. Well, if you want to ask a specific question you can call 828-668-5322 or ChadJohnsonAcupuncture.com. And thanks.

Chad Johnson: All right. Thank you.

What is Acupuncture?

What is Acupuncture?

Short Interview

Q: Now we’re at Chad Johnson Acupuncture in Asheville, North Carolina, just south of downtown in Biltmore Village. Today we’re just asking the common questions that clients ask you throughout the year, as they call you up on the phone. And, as you’re working on them, I’m thinking probably one of the first questions that come up is, “What is acupuncture?” (more…)

Tailbone Injury – How Your Headache Could’ve Started as a Pain in the…

Tailbone Injury – How Your Headache Could’ve Started as a Pain in the…

Have you been suffering with little relief?

It could be due to a tailbone injury (coccydynia). Often, these injuries are old sometimes stemming from childhood – we have forgotten about them– and they could be the literal root cause of your painful symptoms.

  • Neck Pain

  • Back Pain and/or Spasms

  • Constipation

  • Gynecological Disharmony

  • Headaches

  • Depression

  • Obsession

  • Restlessness

 

When the connective tissue surrounding the tailbone is traumatized, the filum terminale may be pulled. This strand of connective tissue is connected to the dura mater which surrounds and protects the spinal cord and brain. When this is pulled, a plethora of head, neck and back pain can result. The reproductive and elimination systems can also be affected profoundly. According to Ayurvedic Medicine, the tailbone area is the center of emotional energy which in this case can also translate to psychological problems that are resistant to other treatments, including depression, obsession, and restlessness.

We use an elegant Japanese treatment protocol that produces big results. It includes gentle, painless acupuncture and moxibustion that relieves tight, tender spots, alleviates symptoms and treats at the root cause. This is often a profound healing experience.

My own experience resulted in chronic low back pain which plagued me for over a decade until I discovered this treatment. I mistakenly attributed this pain to other more recent events even though the skiing accident I had in my youth was so traumatic that I couldn’t walk normally for a full month. This painful, traumatic event’s prognosis varies depending on the patient, but can certainly be treated with success using a unique combination of  KMS, APM, and Moxibustion. Call us – we can help.

Call our office 828-333-5087 for an appointment

or schedule a free 30 min consultation with Chad to discuss your options.