Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

RVUs and Why They Matter

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Sep 24, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Insurance bundling often undervalues CMT with exams. Dr. Evan Gwilliam explains RVUs, Medicare’s pricing model, and why understanding the RBRVS system is key to fair chiropractic reimbursement.

ICD 10 Changes October 1, 2025

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Sep 24, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

ICD-10 updates take effect Oct. 1, 2025, with key changes for chiropractic physicians including new pain detail codes and socioeconomic factors. Update your billing to avoid denials and support accurate claims.

E/M and CMT: A Guide to Help Chiropractic Physicians Get Paid for Both

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Sep 17, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Mastering CMT and E/M coding is key to chiropractic reimbursement. This guide explains payer rules, modifier 25, and documentation strategies to reduce denials and secure fair payment.

Why Chiropractic Physicians Should Audit Their Documentation: A Smart Business Move

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Aug 6, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Chiropractic physicians face rising audits and payback demands, but proactive self-audits and strong documentation can prevent financial loss. Learn practical tools to boost compliance and protect your practice.

Important HIPAA Changes for Chiropractic Physicians in 2024

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Jun 24, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

HIPAA’s evolving regulations require chiropractic physicians to prioritize privacy, security, and patient access. Key updates include reproductive health protections, cybersecurity goals, and enhanced access to records, making compliance essential to avoid penalties.

Everything a DC Needs to Know about Evaluation and Management Codes

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Mar 12, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

[Editor’s Note: For an additional breakdown of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding and...

OIG Compliance: Civil Monetary Penalties

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Nov 13, 2024 | Compliance, ICS Message, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The OIG’s Civil Monetary Penalties target violations like false claims, with fines from $10,000 to $1 million. Watch the video for details!

OIG Compliance: The Exclusion List

Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Nov 6, 2024 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The OIG enforces strict exclusions from federal healthcare programs, imposing heavy penalties for violations. Monthly employee checks against the OIG exclusions list can help chiropractic practices avoid costly liabilities. Watch the video to learn more!