It’s interesting that every couple of years, I’ll have the same conversation with a colleague. We have differing opinions on the topic, “Are you a specialist or a generalist?” It seems like a simple question, but the ramifications will have a drastic impact on your practice.
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Setting a reasonable fee schedule is key to the financial success of your practice. It should be simple to understand by patients and compliant with provider agreements and state and federal regulations.
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Question: Dr. Kotlar, “My recordkeeping, coding, and collection systems are outdated. I’ve been documenting the same way for the last eight years even though I’ve added more services and products. I am seeing more patients but not collecting more money. Can you share some tips to help me improve?”
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What is the process for obtaining a license in Illinois?
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“Migraine” is a complex, chronic neurologic disorder characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches. The diagnosis of migraine is subdivided into “migraine without aura” (formerly common migraine) and “migraine with aura” (formerly classic migraine). (1) “Aura” is the collection of autonomic nervous system symptoms that occur immediately prior to the headache. (2) Aura symptoms may include visual disturbances, extremity paresthesias, nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light or sound.
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ICS Members may or may not be aware of a recent class action settlement against CNA Insurance. Please review the information below to determine if you need to take action:
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Recently, many chiropractors throughout the nation received their Comparative Billing Report (CBR). In an attempt to educate top utilization providers, the Zone Program Integrity Contractors provided those specific providers with a CBR. Whether or not you received a CBR, you should be aware of the findings of the report.
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On September 7, 2013, National Government Services (NGS) took over the contract as a carrier for processing claims and adjudication of Medicare in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) was our former carrier for as long as I can remember. It is just a change in carriers, right? After all, it is still Medicare. Or is it?
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