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Identifying Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Documentation in Veterans Health Administration Chiropractic Clinic Notes: Natural Language Processing Analysis

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Our study demonstrates the effective use of NLP to accurately identify documented PROM use from VHA chiropractic clinic notes, highlighting the potential for improved data use in quality monitoring of patient care. Overall documented use of PROMs was low and highlights the need for quality improvement.

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The new HIPAA law: Immediate actions you need to take

Chiropractic Economics

Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024. This new HIPAA law, aimed at enhancing the protection of patient reproductive health information, requires immediate attention. Do you have a BAA in place, ready to change?

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A Chiropractor’s Guide to Proper Billing: Therapeutic Exercises (97110) vs. Therapeutic Activities (97530)

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Two key CPT codes commonly used in chiropractic billing 97110 for therapeutic exercises and 97530 for therapeutic activitiesplay a significant role in your practices financial health. Gain valuable tips on billing and documentation to help ensure accurate reimbursement for these services.

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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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Daily wellness journaling: A practice for health, clarity and success 

Chiropractic Economics

Encourage patients to incorporate daily wellness journaling into their health routine In our fast-paced world, filled with constant distractions and demands, finding clarity and balance is more critical than ever. This simple practice has been shown to improve mental well-being, enhance focus and even support physical health.

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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. Remember, even if you are not billing insurance, your state licensing board usually has guidelines for minimal documentation requirements within the scope of your practice.

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Craft your painted picture: Visualize success for the perfect future in chiropractic practice

Chiropractic Economics

Describe how these services contribute to patient health and wellness. Assess your financial health: What does your financial situation look like? Remember, the painted picture is not a static document; it’s a living, breathing representation of your aspirations and dreams and is meant to be revisited, and even revised, regularly.