Category: Coding

Key ICD-10 Changes for Chiropractic in 2025

by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, BS, CPC, NCICS, CCPC, MCS-P, CPMA | Oct 16, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Dr. Evan Gwilliam, Senior Vice President at Practisync, outlines essential updates to the ICD-10 coding system that chiropractic physicians need to know for 2025. Watch the video to learn more!

ICD 10 Changes October 1, 2024

by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, BS, CPC, NCICS, CCPC, MCS-P, CPMA | Sep 11, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The 2025 ICD-10 updates require chiropractic physicians to use detailed disc degeneration and synovitis codes to prevent claim denials. Effective October 1st, 2024 — read the article for full details!

Using Timed Therapy Codes Appropriately

by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Sep 11, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, Insurance | 0 |

Proper use of timed therapy codes is essential for chiropractic physicians to stay compliant with federal regulations and avoid legal issues. This article outlines the correct application of these codes.

The False Claims Act and Chiropractic Physicians

by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, BS, CPC, NCICS, CCPC, MCS-P, CPMA | Jul 31, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

To combat health care fraud, the government enforces the False Claims Act, which penalizes fraudulent claims and emphasizes the necessity for providers to maintain strict compliance with documented policies and procedures. Read the article to learn more!

Diagnosis Pointing Can Help You Get Paid

by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, BS, CPC, NCICS, CCPC, MCS-P, CPMA | Jun 5, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Healthcare reimbursement relies on using shorthand codes on a CMS-1500 claim form. Properly linking diagnoses to procedures in the diagnosis pointer column (24E) is essential to avoid claim denials. Read the article to learn more!