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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

The AT modifier doesn’t mean “all the time” Through the years, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has conducted many reviews and audits of chiropractic treatment and billing. It all comes down to the documentation.

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Chiropractic maintenance care: How to recognize it, document it and code it

Chiropractic Economics

This article describes what maintenance care is and how it should be documented and coded in your practice. By definition Maintenance or preventive care is defined as appropriate, professionally acceptable treatment, usually for a chronic condition or after completion of therapeutic active treatment.

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Structured rehabilitation plan in personal injury

Chiropractic Economics

Attorneys rely on your evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and billing to establish the full extent of medical damages and support settlement demands, making your role indispensable. Better patient outcomes, stronger legal cases and an undeniable demonstration of the value that chiropractic care brings to PI.

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Patient Education and Meticulous Documentation

Genesis

While search engine optimization (SEO) effectively drives patients seeking relief from back pain and other musculoskeletal issues to your door, it often leaves them with a fragmented understanding of chiropractic treatment. Patient-Centric Resources: Don’t let the education stop at your office door. X-rays, MRIs).

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

ChiroUp

Non-surgical treatment correcting scapular dyskinesis and GIRD has a reasonable success rate in MLB players with a documented SLAP lesion. (2) 2) Conservative treatment goals include pain reduction, enhancing mobility, and restoration of strength. (7) 6-8) How do chiropractors treat SLAP lesions? Sports health.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

As more patients seek holistic alternatives to pharmaceutical medications, especially for chronic pain or stress-related issues, DCs are increasingly exploring how cannabinoids can complement traditional chiropractic treatments. Legal risks and documentation DCs must also be aware of potential legal risks.

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Chiropractic Coding: Documenting the Routine Office Visit (ROV)

ChiroTouch

The initial patient visit involves a comprehensive evaluation to create a tailored treatment plan, while subsequent visits focus on refining this plan based on the patient’s progress. Chiropractic coding and documentation capture every adjustment and treatment detail, ensuring excellent patient care and simplifying billing and compliance.