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

Chiropractic Economics

We tend to have our own dialect in this chiropractic profession. If you eavesdrop on a discussion between any four doctors of chiropractic, you will likely hear at least four different opinions on what these words mean. This article describes what maintenance care is and how it should be documented and coded in your practice.

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Marketing chiropractic specialties

Chiropractic Economics

For example, some states prohibit a doctor of chiropractic from referring to themselves as a physician or chiropractic neurologist. The future of chiropractic care is increasingly multidisciplinary, with rising interest in combining chiropractic techniques with complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and massage.

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Chiropractic documentation: Are you the droid they’re looking for?

Chiropractic Economics

The devil is in the details of chiropractic documentation, and it’s painfully obvious when that’s missing. It is a rare occasion that we see doctor of chiropractic emblazoned on a report from the OIG, but it happens. If it wasn’t documented, it didn’t happen Most DCs aren’t deliberately and knowingly breaking the law.

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Make the leap to an integrated practice

Chiropractic Economics

Today, physicians, physical therapists and doctors of chiropractic are increasingly recognizing the value of working together to provide comprehensive services to patients whose conditions demand a multidisciplinary approach. Gone are the days of isolated medical practices.

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Proper billing for durable medical equipment

Chiropractic Economics

These items are intended for repeated use and are prescribed by doctors of chiropractic to aid in treating, monitoring or managing a patient’s condition. Documentation requirements Proper documentation is paramount when billing DME to insurance companies. It is necessary for billing DME.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

Chiropractic Economics

CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties are well-documented, with studies indicating it can reduce cytokine production and inhibit inflammatory pathways. This is particularly important for patients anxious about their pain or the chiropractic process. Ease inflammation: Inflammation is a common underlying cause of chronic pain.

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Elevate Your Practice with Advanced Chiropractic Instrumentation

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This data-driven approach allows for targeted treatment plans that address the root causes of health issues. This approach ensures that both structural and neurological factors are considered when developing a treatment plan, resulting in more effective chiropractic care.