ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

ICS President’s Letter to the Profession: 4 Key Pillars

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 4, 2020 | ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

On the first weekend of February, the ICS board met for its annual planning session. This meeting included members of our board, ICS staff, and volunteer ICS members.

Medicare, Chiropractic, and Checklists

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 12, 2020 | Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

Recently, National Government Services (NGS), the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Illinois, asked their Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group (POEAG) to reach out and provide a new resource to chiropractic physicians. Our representative on the POEAG requested the ICS provide doctors with this resource.

2020 Medicare Fee Schedule Posted

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 7, 2020 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The ICS has learned that NGS has posted the new 2020 Medicare fee schedule. All offices should update their fees according to this schedule, as the prior schedule is now out of date. Additionally, it appears that CMS increased the fees for spinal manipulation in many of our regions.

Update Your Medicare Beneficiary Identification Numbers

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

As we have indicated in the past, Medicare has changed their patient identification numbers to Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs). Up until January 1, these numbers have been strongly suggested. However, beginning in 2020, these new MBIs are mandatory.

New Law is Changing 2020 Medicare Fees

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

FCAA impacts Medicare pricing for 2020 and will change your Medicare fee amounts. As a result, Medicare carriers, including NGS, have removed the 2020 pricing from their posted fee schedules.

State Franchise Tax Elimination

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The franchise tax is considered a tax for a corporation’s authority to operate in Illinois. The tax is calculated as a percentage of paid-in capital. Although the actual tax is usually a relatively small amount for small businesses, critics have cited its negative impact on attracting business to the state. To address this issue, one of the provisions in the new Illinois state budget is the phase-out of Illinois’ corporate franchise tax beginning on January 1, 2020.

Top Ten 2019 Year-End Reminders for Chiropractic Physicians

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 18, 2019 | Compliance, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

This time of year is a great time to prepare for the new year. Here are the top ten things you should handle now to prepare for 2020 and close out 2019 well.

Chiropractic Saves (Opioid Crisis)

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 3, 2019 | ICS Message, Marketing and Advertising, Opioid and Drug Use Disorder, Videos, zall | 0 |

Chiropractic Physicians offer a safe, effective, less-costly and patient –satisfying approach to many of the conditions for which opioids are commonly used. To promote that message, the ICS has created a media piece available to every chiropractic physician.