New Patient Information


What to Expect
The attached document describes what a new patient should do to prepare for the appointment and what to expect. The document is available here: First time Acupuncture.

Pay by your pocket
If your insurance don't cover for acupuncture, there are some introductory coupon at our website. 

Insurance

New patients MUST check their  Acupuncture coverage BEFORE their first visit to use insurance benefits. Otherwise, we may charge the patient the full service fee if we cannot tell what their insurance coverage is.

If you would like to use your insurance benefits, you MUST complete this form before you make an appointment: 

 Insurance Benefit Checklist Form


When you have completed the ""Insurance Benefit Checklist "" form, then text this form with your Insurance card  to "703-829-3536". After our review, then we will contact you for the appointment.

 Call your insurance company with insurance benefit checklist form before your first visit

      1. Does your insurance provider cover acupuncture?
      2. Is your pain, condition, or disease covered for acupuncture? Some plans may only cover the treatment of PAIN.
      3. Is Dr. Chou / Trendcare Acupuncture PLLC in your network provider?
      4. What is your deductible? Do you meet your deductible this year?
      5. How much is the co-pay or coinsurance for acupuncture from a preferred provider? 
      6. How many treatments do you get?
      7. What percentage will you pay for out-of-network practitioners?
      8. Do you need a referral from an MD ?
      9. Do you need a prior authorization letter?

Aetna Acupuncture policy maybe only cover

      • Chronic (minimum 12 weeks duration) neck pain; or 
      • Chronic (minimum 12 weeks duration) headache; or
      • Low back pain; or
      • Nausea of pregnancy; or
      • Pain from osteoarthritis of the knee or hip (adjunctive therapy); or 
      • Post-operative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting; or
      • Post-operative dental pain; or
      • Temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
      • Check aetna to get the update information

CIGNA Acupuncture policy maybe only cover 

        • Tension-type Headache; Migraine Headache with or without Aura 
        •  Musculoskeletal joint and soft tissue pain (e.g., hip, knee, spine) resulting in a functional deficit (e.g., inability to perform household chores, interference with job functions, loss of range of motion)
        • Nausea Associated with Pregnancy (only when co-managed) 
        •  Post-Surgical Nausea (only when co-managed) 
        •  Nausea Associated with Chemotherapy; (only when co-managed)

Medicare advantage program maybe only cover chronic low back pain.

New Patient Form

We suggest that new patients fill out this form ahead of time and bring it to the first appointment. The form is available here: New Patient Form


First Appointment Options

New Patient Office Visit (20-30 mins):   
Consultation / Office Visit / Exam / Herb Prescription
        • Discuss your goals and concerns
        • Diagnosis by traditional Chinese  Medicine method
        • Review your treatment options
        • Learn how the treatment works
        • Get any questions answered
New Patient Office Visit and Acupuncture Treatment (75-120 mins):  
Consultation / Exam / Acupuncture / Auricular Therapy/ Hot Therapy

        • Your initial visit will include an evaluation of your main complaints, examination of your health history, a brief physical exam, pulse and tongue TCM diagnosis, and you will receive your first integrated acupuncture treatment during this session. Your practitioner will also discuss and educate you on healthy practices to maintain your wellness, such as lifestyle changes, breathing exercises and/or nutrition. Integrated acupuncture treatment include consultation, electronic Acupuncture, TDP or heat therapy, and auricular or ear seed therapy.

    • Consultation fee From $ 85 --
    • Acupuncture fee ( Package)  From $ 105 --