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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

When documentation is compared to billing, as much as 78% of the time providers were found to be billing for treatment didn’t meet the definition of medical necessity. It all comes down to the documentation. AT vs. GA modifier Documentation for chiropractic spinal adjustments has specific requirements in Medicare Part B.

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Big win for Michigan chiropractic patients as House bill advances

Chiropractic Economics

As it was introduced, the bills wording would have aligned its definition of a healthcare provider with that of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which limits DCs recognition as healthcare providers only to cases involving spinal subluxation confirmed by X-ray.

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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Onsite digital x-rays: To help diagnose, rule out any serious complications, and aid in a more specialized treatment plan. Document any emerging symptoms to share with your chiropractor. Soft Tissue Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote healing in muscles and ligaments.

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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. Functional movement testing highlights range-of-motion deficits or weaknesses, further proving the ongoing impact of the injury. The result?

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Benefits of Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident

Beecher Chiropractic

Reduced Inflammation and Improved Healing: Chiropractic treatments can help reduce inflammation caused by micro-tears in muscles and ligaments that may not be detected by X-rays. Chiropractors aim to address the source of pain by realigning the spine and joints, reducing pressure on nerves and muscles.

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What To Do After an Accident: Why You Don’t Always Need To See a Doctor First

Oviedo Chiropractic

Document what happened. Hold on to any relevant paperwork , such as police reports and medical records, in case you need to provide documentation to your insurance company later. Stay calm and make sure everyone is safe. If there are injuries or immediate dangers, call 911 and get help on the scene. Still Not Sure Where to Start?

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How Neurological Scanning Technology Improves Patient Outcomes

CLA

Paraspinal EMG scanning is a popular … Read More BY Dr. David Fletcher 2 MINS READ Supporting Research Documenting Need for Care with Electromyography By Dr. Christopher Kent and Dr. Patrick Gentempo, Jr.