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Increasing Value

Increasing Value

Posted by | Oct 21, 2013 | , | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society understands the current challenges for our doctors and their practices. The number of changes that have happened and are coming in the next year are simply daunting: BCBS/Orthonet, NGS taking over Medicare in Illinois, HIPAA Omnibus Rule changes, Insurance Marketplace new offerings, other Affordable Care Act implementations, EHR deadlines, license renewals, CME deadline, and sweeping changes to diagnosis codes (ICD-10). However, we will continue to make sure that our members are kept up-to-date regarding all of these coming changes.

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Avoid Duplication of Diagnoses​

Avoid Duplication of Diagnoses​

Posted by | Jul 25, 2018 | , , , | 0 |

Although multiple segments or regions may be involved in the cause of a patient’s ailment, it is important to identify the main segment or region and report the diagnosis specifically. Medicare has recently reaffirmed that duplication of diagnoses in Box 21 on the claim form will be denied. Each area treated must have a unique diagnosis.

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Locum Tenens and Practice Coverage

Locum Tenens and Practice Coverage

Posted by | Jul 27, 2017 | , | 0 |

The demands of practice can often be daunting. We know we should take care of ourselves and take a break once in a while. Getting away is not always practical. Overhead is still present, the staff doesn’t always keep to our schedule because of family obligations, and of course, the patients seemingly want us on call 24/7. We can hire another doctor to practice in the office with us, but it is hard to find someone that the patients love who practices in the same style as we do. Then, of course, we have government and insurance regulations. Certification for another doctor for Medicare, PPO restrictions and credentialing can be tedious, especially when we just want them to fill in on a temporary basis.

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