Billing and Collections Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

New Laws Affect Medical Debt

by Ben Schwarm | Jan 22, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Legislative, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois enacted two new laws to address medical debt. SB 2933 bars medical debt from credit reports, and HB 5290 funds a $10 million program to forgive up to $1 billion in debt for low-income residents. Read the article to learn more!

Did Medicare Send You a CBR?

by Marc Abla, CAE | Jan 22, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, Featured, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

A Medicare Comparative Billing Report (CBR) helps chiropractic physicians review and improve billing practices without implying wrongdoing or triggering an audit. Read the article for more!

Be Cautious: Improper Billing Could Result in Significant Financial Penalties

by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Dec 4, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Improper billing cost Healing Place Medical $170,000 in Medicare penalties, highlighting the need for chiropractic physicians to strictly follow coverage rules. Staying compliant protects both your finances and reputation.

UHC Provides More Prior Authorization Information

by ICS Staff | Oct 30, 2024 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

UHC released updated guidance regarding their Medicare Advantage Plan prior authorization requirements for chiropractic physicians. ICS continues to oppose this policy due to potential care delays, administrative burdens, and more.

Humana Medicare Advantage 2025 Chiropractic Coverage

by Marc Abla, CAE | Oct 21, 2024 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The ICS explains that in 2025, Humana Medicare Advantage will continue covering chiropractic care for acute and chronic conditions but will stop covering routine maintenance care. Watch the video to learn more!