Marc Abla

Don’t Miss These Required Classes for Renewal

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jan 14, 2026 | Compliance, ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

July 31, 2026, license renewal is approaching. Learn which CME courses are required, what is new this cycle, and how to avoid last-minute stress by planning your hours now.

Hey, I’m In Network, Not Out of Network!

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jan 7, 2026 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Claims suddenly out of network? This discussion explains why credentialing lapses, CAQH and plan enrollment gaps cause denials, and what chiropractic physicians must monitor to stay in network and get paid.

NGS Medicare Fee Schedule Lookup Walkthrough

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Dec 29, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Learn how to quickly access the most current 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule using the NGS lookup tool, including correct codes, dates, regions, and billing tips for participating and nonparticipating providers.

Hearing Rumors About BCBSIL Requiring M99 Codes?

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Dec 17, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Coding, ICS Message, Insurance, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is denying chiropractic claims over ICD 10 issues. Learn why missing M99 codes and poor diagnosis pointing can trigger denials and how to tell the right story on your claim.

Provider Directory Verification: Insurers Must Audit Every 90 Days, But Providers Bear the Risk

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Dec 17, 2025 | Compliance, Featured, ICS Message, Insurance, Marketing and Advertising, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois law requires insurers to audit provider directories quarterly, but failure to respond puts chiropractic physicians at risk of termination—here’s how to stay listed.

Important Medicare Open Enrollment Reminder

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Dec 10, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Provider open enrollment is here. Learn why Medicare status matters, how to avoid accidental termination, and what steps you must take now if you plan to change your enrollment for the year ahead.

Claim Stalls Over Patient Questions from Insurance

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Dec 3, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Patient paperwork delays can stall your reimbursements. Learn why insurers request info, how to catch pending claims early, and the proactive steps your team must take to ensure you get paid.

Using Time to Make E/M and CMT Separate and Distinct

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Nov 19, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

A clear method to defend E/M and CMT billing by documenting separate time blocks, strengthening the 25 modifier use, and improving payment outcomes for chiropractic physicians.