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

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In this comprehensive guide, well break down these two codes, clarify their differences, and offer tips on billing and documentation to ensure proper reimbursement for these services. Gain valuable tips on billing and documentation to help ensure accurate reimbursement for these services.

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

Chiropractic Economics

Consider innovations, technologies and treatments you have incorporated into your practice. 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. How have they evolved?

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A Chiropractor’s Guide to Proper Billing - Part 2: Massage Therapy (97124) vs. Manual Therapy (97140)

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As a chiropractor, ensuring that your billing and documentation for therapeutic services are accurate is vital for both compliance and reimbursement. This guide will explain the differences between these two codes, help you understand their billing requirements, and offer tips on proper documentation to optimize your reimbursement.

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Why personal injury should be one of your specialty segments

Chiropractic Economics

The answer might surprise you: Personal injury offers DCs the opportunity to work with patients who stay on their treatment plan for improved health outcomes. Your treatment, documentation and billing are the foundational support for your patients pain and suffering, which the attorney uses to get higher settlements.

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EHR Systems: How to reduce risk in your practice

Chiropractic Economics

In the modern healthcare environment, electronic health records, or EHR systems, have become the gold standard for documentation. Illegible handwriting can cause misinterpretations among staff and other healthcare providers, potentially leading to incorrect diagnoses or improper treatments.

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Does your EHR system help or hurt you?

Chiropractic Economics

Common documentation problems One of the most common pitfalls in chiropractic documentation is the repetitive nature of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes. Such patterns attract scrutiny and undermine the perceived legitimacy of the treatment provided. Their absence creates a “triple threat” for DCs.