How much will acupuncture cost? A practitioner should inform you about the estimated number of treatments needed and the corresponding price. If this information is not provided, ask for it. Treatment may take place over a few days or for several weeks or more. Will acupuncture be covered by my insurance? Acupuncture is one of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies that are more commonly covered by insurance. However, you should check with your insurer before you start treatment to see whether acupuncture will be covered for your condition and, if so, to what extent. Currently in Pennsylvania, the coverage for acupuncture is limited so be sure you understand your coverage level. In many cases acupuncture treatments for work related injuries and motor vehicle injuries are covered by insurance. How do I find a certified and licensed acupuncturist? Health care practitioners can be a resource for referral to acupuncturists. In addition, national organizations like www.NCCAOM.org (which can be found through libraries or Web search engines) may provide referrals to qualified acupuncturists. Check a practitioner’s credentials An acupuncture practitioner who is licensed and credentialed may provide better care and greater patient protection than one who is not. About 40 states have established training standards for acupuncture certification, but states have varied requirements for obtaining a license to practice acupuncture. Although proper credentials do not ensure competency, they do indicate that the practitioner has met certain standards to treat patients through the use of acupuncture.

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