NGS Changes Chiropractic LCD
The ICS previously announced that NGS would be making significant changes to the chiropractic Local Carrier Determination (LCD) for our region.
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Posted by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Jun 8, 2015 | Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |
Many are seeing increased denials of care for medical necessity in Medicare. A closer look at the reasons for the denials reveals a change in Medicare’s interpretation of medical necessity and progress in care. The evolution of their interpretation actually complements what chiropractors have been saying for several years – we do not only treat pain!
Read MorePosted by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Apr 8, 2015 | Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |
The 59 modifier is used to indicate to the carrier that a “distinct procedure code” is involved and the procedures should be paid separately.
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