Serving Florida & Ohio Patients
NO Acupuncture services are provided in Ohio at this time. OHIO OFFICE IS OPEN for VIRTUAL (TELEHEALTH) HERBAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is generally safe when performed by a trained and licensed acupuncturist using sterile needles, acupuncture is generally considered safe. For most people, there is slight to no pain even when the needles are inserted. However rare side effects like bruising, soreness, or bleeding at the insertion sites may occur. Research suggests that acupuncture can be effective for various conditions, especially pain management.
Evaluation: Like every healthcare provider, an acupuncturist must perform a patient evaluation, which involves gathering a health history, conducting a physical examination, reviewing labs and imaging, in order to establish the health problems to be addressed and create a treatment plan. Depending on the complexity, the initial evaluation on average takes 30-45 minutes. A follow-up re-evaluation of your progress must be performed at the midpoint and the end of the treatment course, or if a new problem arises, and typically takes 20 to 30 minutes. Evaluation may be performed on the same day as the acupuncture procedure or at a separate date.
Acupuncture Procedure: The acupuncture procedure may involve various modalities, including acupuncture itself, massage, manual therapy, heat or cold therapy, moxibustion, cupping, guasha, and acupuncture injections. Each modality requires time and has its price. You may expect to be in the office for the acupuncture procedure for 45-60 minutes.
Acupuncture Episode of Care: An episode of care is a course of acupuncture procedures that a patient receives in order to treat a health condition(s), from the first interaction with an acupuncturist to the last. For Example: A Standardized Episode Of Care (SEOC) for acupuncture in the VA community care system is a set of visits that includes acupuncture therapy, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and self-care instructions. It may include:
- Initial acupuncture course of treatment: 12 visits over 60 days
- Continuation of initial course: 8 visits over 90 days
- Chronic care management: 8 visits over 180 days
Cost: In our practice, we utilize the Medicare-established cost of acupuncture services. The acupuncturist will discuss the cost of your personal treatment plan at the initial appointment.
| 99203 | Office NEW patient evaluation – low complexity | $112.89 |
| 99213 | Office ESTABLISHED patient evaluation – low complexity | $91.36 |
| 97810 | Acupuncture without estim – 1st 15 min | $45.59 |
| 97811 | Acupuncture without estim – ea add 15 | $26.28 |
| 97813 | Acupuncture with estim 1st 15 min | $52.37 |
| 97814 | Acupuncture with estim ea add 15 | $29.51 |
| 97124 | Massage therapy | $29.97 |
| 97140 | Manual therapy 1/> regions | $27.39 |
| 97110 | Therapeutic exercises | $29.01 |
Cost example for usual and customary acupuncture procedure consisting of 2 units of acupuncture combined with 1 unit of massage or manual therapy – cost is $101.84
Please be advised we do NOT accept insurance for acupuncture but we are happy to provide you with a super-bill that you can submit to your insurance or Flexible Health Spending Account.
TELEHEALTH (Virtual Visit)
Evaluation: Like every healthcare provider, we must perform a patient evaluation, which involves gathering a health history, conducting a physical examination, reviewing labs and imaging, in order to establish the health problems to be addressed and create a treatment plan. Depending on the complexity, the initial evaluation takes about 60 minutes, and a follow-up 20 to 30 minutes.
Telehealth allows a fast, secure and easy way to receive a live virtual visit using a smartphone (iPhone or Android), tablet or computer. The benefits of choosing a virtual visit include no travel or parking resulting in the significant time savings and the convenience of connection from wherever you choose. Most important during virtual appointment you are absolutely safe from COVID-19!
We protect your information therefore all communication will be happening through HIPPA compliant secure patient’s Electronic Health Records (EHR) Portal which is established at the moment of scheduling the initial appointment. You will receive an email with an invitation to establish patient’s portal, please sign up and complete attached paperwork.
Cost: In our practice, we utilize the Medicare-established cost of services. The acupuncturist will discuss the cost of your personal treatment plan at the initial appointment.
| 99204 | Office NEW patient evaluation – moderate complexity | $169.18 |
| 99214 | Office ESTABLISHED patient evaluation – moderate complexity | $128.80 |
| 99213 | Office ESTABLISHED patient evaluation – low complexity | $91.36 |
Cost of herbs, supplements and labs is an additional out of pocket expense.
Additional Considerations: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbalist must collect objective signs that include observation of your tongue and pulse. In modern times we use tongue photos and mobile ECG to record TCM pulse. You MUST purchase ECG electrodes and download free app, click here: Kardia mobile, As well 4th generation Apple watch has build in ECG devise: Apple Watch
Tongue, pulse and other documentation collection instructions will be sent to you via patient’s portal than you schedule an appointment.
Please be advised: insurance will NOT pay for virtual visits, tests, herbs or supplements.
However FSA & HSA may, we are happy to provide you a superbill.
Traditional Herbal Medicine
Cost of herbs themself is an additional out of pocket expense paid directly to Crane Herb Pharmacy and may range from ~$100 to $200 a month dependent on your individual needs.
All herbal formulas are compounded from concentrated 5:1 extract granules manufactured according to ISO/TC249 international standards, compounded according to FDA regulation Title 21 CFR 111. and prescribed according to Traditional Medicine principles.
Please click on the pharmacy link below to watch FDA compliant Chinese herbal formula compounding: www.craneherb.com
Supplements
If necessary you may be recommended specific best quality physician grade supplements:
- vitamins
- minerals
- amino-acids
- probiotics
- homeopathic substances
- other remedies
Please be advised: insurance will NOT pay for supplements.
We have negotiated discounted cash rates for our patient where it is possible.
LabWork
(Florida Only)
In modern times multitude of diagnostic tools including various lab-works may be engaged. Below are links to laboratories for some of the tests that maybe recommended to you:
Please be advised: insurance will NOT pay for labs.
We have negotiated discounted cash rates for our patient where it is possible.
Established Patients: Please request desired type of the appointment via your
Charm EHR patient’s portal.
Charm EHR patient’s portal.