Choosing the right software for your office can be a difficult one considering the extensive number of vendors offering applications. Just because a specific software application is popular among chiropractors, doesn't necessary mean it's the best for your office. Keep in mind that when it comes to Chiropractic billing software, they are not all created [...]
As of Jan. 1, 2010, CPT Code 29220 (strapping of low back) has been deleted. According to the American Medical Association’s CPT® 2010 Professional Edition, CPT Code 29799 (unlisted procedure, casting or strapping) should be used to report low-back strapping. When reporting an unlisted code to describe a procedure or service, be sure to submit [...]
In the midst of Medicare cuts, consult-code farewells, healthcare reform bills, and all our other challenges, we need to prepare for new HIPAA Privacy and Security mandates that are effective February 18, 2010. These mandates were included in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which was part of last year's [...]
Looking for help with the fundamentals of the Medicare Program? This NEW web-based training (WBT) course from the Medicare Learning Network (MLN) can help! The World of Medicare WBT is designed for health care professionals who want to understand the fundamentals of the Medicare Program. After completing this course, participants should be able to differentiate [...]
I trust that your holidays were filled with peace, love and happiness. I was able to enjoy much needed time with family and friends. I was also able to reflect on the past year and begin to plan 2010. You were included in those plans. My desire is to assist more Chiropractors and their staff [...]
Documentation continues to be the chiropractic profession's greatest weakness when it comes to receiving insurance reimbursements, mainly Medicare reimbursement. I can not express enough how important it is for a Chiropractor to improve documentation for services provided. For a service to be reimbursable through Medicare, the documentation must show clinical necessity for the patient's care. [...]