Chiropractic active treatment is covered by Medicare Part B coverage and is considered medically necessary. What is the Medicare Part B chiropractic coverage? Medicare Part B, (original Medicare) covers chiropractic care but is limited to chiropractic spinal manipulation for active treatment. Chiropractic active treatment is covered by Medicare Part B Read more…
A variety of healthcare providers deliver care through integrative medicine including chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and more. Are you thinking about building an integrative practice? A variety of healthcare providers deliver care through integrative medicine including chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and more. Here are 3 tips when opening an integrative Read more…
85% of Americans will have back pain, and approximately $11 billion per year is spent on operations to relieve back pain. Is back surgery a ‘BOOMING’ business? 85% of Americans will have back pain, and approximately $11 billion per year is spent on operations to relieve back pain. Cigna Insurance 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…
Medicare’s documentation requirements for manipulation are a bit more specific… Are your Medicare claims for manipulation being denied? Medicare’s documentation requirements for manipulation are a bit more specific. Medicare Documentation must include: 1. History: Review of chief complaints 2. Physical examination (P.A.R.T.) 3. Assessment of change in patient’s condition since Read more…
Chiropractic care is effective, however you must have the proper documentation to demonstrate it and use it to create a plan for preauthorization. Learn what is required. Disclaimer: This is a live transcription and has not been edited for spelling, grammar or syntax. Please view the video as you follow Read more…
Here are 3 things that will promote transparency so there will be no room for questions and post-settlement problems… Have you experienced a Personal Injury (PI) post-settlement complaint about your treatment and billing? Here are 3 things that will promote transparency so there will be no room for questions and Read more…
Good documentation practice includes… Is your documentation meeting the ‘Gold Standard’? The Gold Standard of documentation is when another provider can read the notes, clearly identify the service, and perform the service based on what was documented. Good documentation practice includes: 1.Maintaining accurate and complete medical records and documentation of Read more…