The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to announce that we are offering the 50 hours of in-person education required to obtain a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DACO). In partnership with the University of Bridgeport, doctors in Illinois and around the country will have access to both the education and the respected certification on which more and more organizations and patients are relying on physician selection.
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Almost 40% of patients are now covered by a high deductible health plan, leaving you to collect significantly more from your patients.
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Several months back I had a young doctor shadow me in the office. No doubt this doctor will be an outstanding provider one day, and I will be very proud to call him a colleague. After a patient appointment, the doctor asked me how I determined what the treatment plan would be – a simple question. I responded in kind with a simple answer that the treatment plan was based on the findings. The young doctor looked puzzled.
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The 59 modifier is used to indicate to the carrier that a “distinct procedure code” is involved and the procedures should be paid separately.
Read MoreThe Illinois Chiropractic Society recently launched our patient centered public awareness initiative – HealthierIllinois.com. The campaign is designed to reach out to patients, other providers, and health care systems and plans in order to develop awareness around our Natural First approach.
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Back pain care is actually worsening. Chiropractic physicians have the knowledge and resources to address the complicated world of back pain.
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Since the initial evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines were released in 1995, and again in 1997, there has been controversy. The American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have joined together to arrive at a consensus that will reshape evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines. The changes in evaluation and management guidelines for 2021 only apply to office or outpatient codes 99202 – 99215.
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Medicare has three criteria that must be met to prove medical necessity.
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