Using flexible tape such as Kinesio tape or McConnell tape has become more common, and many chiropractic physicians want to bill insurance for these services. Although there are CPT® codes for taping and strapping, based on information within CPT® supporting documents, these codes should not be used for flexible taping.
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I suggest that before submitting a claim to a 3rd party payer for T.E.N.S. reimbursement, it is important to read the medical policy of the 3rd party to determine if the rental or sale of the machine meets their definition of medical necessity.
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Will billing for foot orthotics cause me to be audited? Unfortunately, I cannot tell you if an insurance company will audit you because you billed them for foot orthotics.
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We went into the 2nd year of the 97th General Assembly predicting a political minefield of Education, Pension, Medicaid & Healthcare reform while legislators simultaneously struggled with maintaining tenuous public favor while running in entirely new legislative districts. Although no agreement was reached on pension reform, the Legislature adjourned on time (May 31st) choosing to avoid even tougher votes in an overtime session (when a supermajority would be required for passage).
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Many chiropractors do not realize that they must comply with OSHA laws. Each office must have a written control plan. The extent that each office needs to be compliant depends on the number of employees an office has and the services each office provides.
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Regardless of your practice philosophy, it is of utmost importance to address neurological lesions at their source. When I say this, I am referring to the patient that walks into your office with a list of complaints that may include neck pain and upper extremity numbness.
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Recently, many chiropractic physicians in the Chicagoland area received a marketing letter for CPR classes. The letter incorrectly stated “CPR certification for license renewal” is required.
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Several members have contacted the Illinois Chiropractic Society regarding recent physical therapy denials from HealthLink. The EOBs indicate the following: “This service has been rejected for failure to obtain precertification for the service rendered.”
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