(1) Fees for acupuncture are payable only for the procedure codes listed in subsection (4), below, according to the unit values listed. None of the procedure codes, descriptions, or unit values in Relative Values for Physicians apply to acupuncture.

(2) Nothing in this rule is to be construed so as to broaden the scope of a provider's practice. Each provider is to limit their services to those which can be performed within the limits and restrictions of the provider's professional licensure. Providers may only charge for services performed that are consistent with the scope of their practice and licensure.

(3) The conversion factor used depends upon the date the service was rendered:

(a) Effective April 1, 1993, the conversion factor for acupuncture specialty area services is $3.77.

(b) Effective January 1, 1994, and each year annually thereafter, the conversion factor will increase in the manner specified by ARM 24.29.1536.

(4) Effective April 1, 1993, through December 31, 2007, the following special procedure codes, with the associated description and unit values, are recognized for acupuncture specialty area services:

 

	Procedure Code	Description	Unit Value
(a)	96300	Acupuncture; initial visit and treatment	8.0
(b)	96301	each subsequent visit	8.0