Many doctors noticed that hot and cold packs (97010) were no longer being covered, as of June 1, 2017. It appears, based on the explanation of benefits, that BCBSIL is now bundling this service with other services and not paying for it separately.
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With Illinois moving more and more to electronic communication, the door is opened wider for phishing and other harmful activities. Earlier this week, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) was notified that many physicians and x-ray machine owners were sent an email regarding “Licencing [sic] Accreditation [sic].” This message was NOT from IEMA. Instead, it was a phishing scheme.
Read MoreMay chiropractic physicians in Illinois adjust or otherwise treat animals?
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Are physicians entitled to interest on late payments for services performed in work injury cases?
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Are chiropractic physicians required to maintain malpractice liability insurance under Illinois law?
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This is an activity that falls in the “not specifically prohibited” category but is still fraught with pitfalls. In the first place, you have the same duty of care to an employee as you would toward any patient, and you should only perform procedures within your competency. The fact that the individual is your employee does not justify trying a new procedure in which you have no experience. Secondly, consider that if the employee becomes dissatisfied with treatment, it may lead to both a malpractice complaint and employment-related complaints as well.
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The ICS receives many calls from members regarding the Medicare ABN form. When to use it, when not to use it, using it for non-covered services, and more.
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The ICS recently learned that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) had changed the terminology on Doctor of Chiropractic licenses from “Licensed Chiropractic Physician” to “Licensed Chiropractor.” This language was not consistent with your status as a physician under the Medical Practice Act and many other laws and regulations. The ICS contacted the IDFPR upon learning of the change, and we have been successful in getting it rectified.
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