Informed consent is the process in which a healthcare provider educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure or intervention. Can implementing patient-informed consent procedures protect you and your chiropractic practice? Informed consent is the process in which a healthcare provider educates a patient about Read more…
The notes in your patient records can be critical in protecting you from any malpractice claim. Why are detailed patient records so important? The notes in your patient records can be critical in protecting you from any malpractice claim. Detailed patient records should include: The reason for this chiropractic visit, Read more…
Note the changes occur on October 1st and any dates of service after October 1st will require… Are you on top of the chiropractic diagnosis code updates for 2025? Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are 2025 codes, the effective date is Read more…
IICD10 coding updates on October 1, 2024, for the 2025 diagnosis and this year is no exception for some codes you may be currently using or will use. Note the changes occur on October 1 and any dates of service after 10-1 will require the use of the updated codes. Read more…
Effective Sept. 1, 2024, UHC/Optum will require prior authorization for the following services delivered in office and outpatient hospital settings, excluding services in the home. Medicare-covered chiropractic services (when billed with the AT-modifier), physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST) The affected procedures are as follows chiropractic services Read more…
3 ways to best track your chiropractic practice goals include… What are the best ways to track the goals you set for your chiropractic practice? Setting clear and compelling goals is crucial for the success and growth of a chiropractic practice. Well-defined goals provide direction and motivation for you and Read more…
The challenge comes when translating clinical language into accurate and specific diagnosis codes. Are you facing various challenges when translating clinical language into specific diagnosis codes? Accurate and specific diagnosis coding is crucial to ensuring proper reimbursement for providers and facilitates effective communication among healthcare professionals. The challenge comes when Read more…
Office visit codes 99202-99205 and 99212-99215 have been revised to remove the time range in minutes from each code. Have there been a revision on office visit time billing? Office visit codes 99202-99205 and 99212-99215 have been revised to remove the time range in minutes from each code. Most carriers Read more…
Four of the most common insurance billing mistakes include… Are insurance billing mistakes costing your chiropractic practice money? Four of the most common insurance billing mistakes include: 1. Verifying insurance eligibility through insurance portals is not always accurate. Call the insurance company directly. 2. Billing for codes that are not Read more…
Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and… Are you on top of the diagnosis code updates for 2024? Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD10 codes and although these are 2024 codes, the effective date is October 1st, 2023. There are now Read more…