Billing and Collections Archives - Page 2 of 25 - Illinois Chiropractic Society

Claim Stalls Over Patient Questions from Insurance

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.

Sales Tax

by ICS Staff | Dec 3, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Featured, Frequently Asked Questions, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the state grocery tax ends—but chiropractic offices must still collect sales tax on supplements with therapeutic health claims and all orthotics and medical appliances.

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.