ICD 10 Changes October 1, 2024
The 2025 ICD-10 updates require chiropractic physicians to use detailed disc degeneration and synovitis codes to prevent claim denials. Effective October 1st, 2024 — read the article for full details!
Read MoreAuthor: Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow
Exclusion Authority Requirements for Chiropractic Practices
This article highlights the OIG’s authority to exclude providers from federal healthcare programs and the need for chiropractic practices to regularly check the exclusion list to avoid severe penalties.
Read MoreThe False Claims Act – OIG Compliance
Dr. Evan Gwilliam explains the False Claims Act and its importance for OIG compliance, detailing how to maintain legal integrity in healthcare billing.
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Self-Referral Law for Chiropractic Physicians
The Stark law bars physicians from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients to entities they financially benefit from. This article highlights key compliance tips for chiropractic physicians.
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Anti-Kickback Statute for Chiropractic Physicians
In health care, the Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits exchanging gifts for referrals, with severe penalties for violations. Read the article to learn more!
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The False Claims Act and Chiropractic Physicians
To combat health care fraud, the government enforces the False Claims Act, which penalizes fraudulent claims and emphasizes the necessity for providers to maintain strict compliance with documented policies and procedures. Read the article to learn more!
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Diagnosis Pointing Can Help You Get Paid
Healthcare reimbursement relies on using shorthand codes on a CMS-1500 claim form. Properly linking diagnoses to procedures in the diagnosis pointer column (24E) is essential to avoid claim denials. Read the article to learn more!
Read MoreDo This One Thing to Improve Your Documentation
Dr. Evan Gwilliam, SVP with Practisync (an ICS-owned company), covers an easy way to improve your notes.
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