Billing and Collections Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

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

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.

Claim Form Storytelling for CMT and E/M

by Marc Abla, CAE | Nov 12, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Learn how to avoid 25 modifier denials by telling the right story on your claim form. Dr. Gwilliam explains diagnosis pointing, external cause codes, and tips to separate E/M and CMT services correctly.

Key Tips for Separate and Distinct E/M and CMT

by Marc Abla, CAE | Nov 5, 2025 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Stop denials for same day E/M and CMT. Dr. Gwilliam reveals how clear separation of notes strengthens modifier 25 and proves each service stands on its own for proper payment.

NCCI and the 25 Modifier with CMT and E/M

by Marc Abla, CAE | Oct 29, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Learn how to use the 25 modifier correctly and defend against unfair denials. Dr. Gwilliam explains NCCI edits, documentation tips, and strategies to ensure chiropractic physicians get paid for distinct services.

Medical Records Access and Copy Fees – Patients and Third Parties

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Oct 28, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

Since its initial passage in 1996, the HIPAA law has been implemented and expanded by regulations that have not always been easily understood by providers. This article is intended to consolidate and update ICS information about access to, disclosure of, and copying fees for patient medical records.