The chiropractic roller table should be reported with code… Can use of a chiropractic roller table be reported as manual traction, CPT code 97012? According to the journal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as of July 2020, the chiropractic roller table does not meet the requirements of auto traction billed as Read more…
Mechanical traction devices may include the use of… What is mechanical traction? Mechanical traction is the application of sustained or intermittent mechanical unloading to the spine. The mechanical traction force produces distraction between the vertebrae thereby relieving pain and increasing tissue flexibility; generally for the cervical and lumbar spines. Mechanical Read more…
Post-Viral Fatigue refers to lingering feelings of extreme tiredness after a viral illness. Do you have patients complaining of severe fatigue following a viral illness? They may be suffering from post-viral fatigue. There is a new 2023 ICD-10 code for post-viral fatigue syndrome: G93.31. Post-Viral Fatigue refers to lingering feelings Read more…
Chiropractic has an important role in providing care that is effective, accessible, and affordable. Have you experienced patients not getting the care they need based on their finances? The new 2023 ICD-10 code for Patient’s noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen due to financial hardship is Z91.190. Chiropractic has Read more…
The 3 new codes for concussion identify a concussion with unknown loss of consciousness and include… Are you aware of the new 2023 ICD-10 codes for concussion? The previous coding for concussion only identified no loss of consciousness, loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or more, and a generic unspecified Read more…
There are several new codes this year, specifically identifying spinal regions for… Are you keeping up with the new ICD-10 codes effective October 1st, 2022? There are several new codes this year, specifically identifying spinal regions for Spinal Wasting and Atrophy. M62 Spinal Wasting and Atrophy: .5A0: not elsewhere classified, Read more…
For the lower back, here are the new codes added (not replacing) to specifically identify annulus fibrosus defect (disc) of the lumbar and lumbosacral spines. Are you ready for the new ICD-10 updates effective October 1, 2022? For the lower back, here are the new codes added (not replacing) to Read more…
Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are 2023 codes, the effective date is October 1, 2022. Are you on top of the diagnosis code updates for 2023? Every October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are Read more…
Get an understanding of the nuances and differences between these two therapeutic services. https://youtu.be/59RL-Tc60OQ Disclaimer- This is a live transcription and is not corrected for spelling or grammar. It is recommended to watch the video while reading the transcript. Hi, everyone. Welcome back, or I should say welcome. And thank Read more…
Do you properly document and bill for your timed physical medicine services? If you do not properly document and bill your timed services you may get audited, which you do not want. Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by H. J. Ross Company where getting your bills paid Read more…