Author: ICS Staff

Billing the Correct Evaluation and Management CPT® Code? (Part 1)

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 1, 2010 | Billing and Collections, Coding, zall | 0 |

I receive several questions each week from doctors and staff about what level of exam to bill or what needs to be documented in the patient’s file to show medical necessity for the level of exam billed to insurance. Unfortunately, these are not always simple questions to answer.

Doctor, Do You Have a Plan?

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 1, 2010 | Documentation, Treatment Plans, zall | 0 |

One of Medicare’s documentation requirements, (as well as other managed care providers) is to have a written treatment plan in the patient’s file.

Does CMS have a list of FAQs concerning Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Choice Plans?

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 1, 2009 | Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

Does CMS have a list of FAQs concerning Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Choice. Private Fee-For-Service, Provider Questions and Answers.

Chicago: Massage Therapy and Supplement Rules

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 1, 2009 | Employer Practices, zall | 0 |

Does the City of Chicago require doctors office to hold additional licenses for massage therapy or supplement sales within a practice.

Take Care When Billing…

Posted by ICS Staff | Sep 11, 2009 | Billing and Collections, zall | 0 |

Billing for certain services such as Telephone Services, Smoking, and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling, Prolonged Services and Critical Care.

“No Smoking” Laws

Posted by ICS Staff | Sep 1, 2009 | Compliance, Legal, zall | 0 |

The Smoke-free Illinois Act was signed into law in 2008. This article summarizes your requirements.

Laying the Groundwork for Chiropractic Health Care Month (October 2009)

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 1, 2009 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

In the center of your August 2009 Journal is a copy of a proclamation signed by Governor Quinn, declaring October 2009 Chiropractic Health Care Month in Illinois. The ICS and the state of Illinois are uniting with other states around the country, along with the American Chiropractic Association to raise awareness about chiropractic care. We hope you will join us, as we move towards October, to promote the efforts of chiropractic physicians as you seek to improve the health and quality of life of your patients.