The Four Step Formula for Billing CMT
Chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) is crucial in many clinics. This article outlines a process to ensure reimbursement for this service. Read on to discover more!
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Posted by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, BS, CPC, NCICS, CCPC, MCS-P, CPMA | Apr 17, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
Chiropractic manipulative therapy (CMT) is crucial in many clinics. This article outlines a process to ensure reimbursement for this service. Read on to discover more!
Read MorePosted by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Jul 25, 2018 | ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 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.
Read MorePosted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jul 29, 2020 | Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
The departure of an associate physician from a practice sometimes causes operational disruption and always requires the practice and the departing associate to take steps to ensure a smooth transition. Both the associate and practice need to address the ethical, regulatory, contractual, managed care, and liability impact of the exit.
Read MorePosted by ICS Staff | May 10, 2021 | ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
Time and time again, chiropractic physicians in Illinois indicate in our surveys that managing human resources is one of the most significant challenges for practices. Hiring, training, managing, buy-in, and longevity are the ongoing needs of our employer members.
Read MorePosted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Dec 27, 2017 | Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
More and more providers are feeling the effects of high deductible health plans when it comes to reimbursement and patient collections. Although the Affordable Care Act has lowered uninsured rates in the U.S. from 15.7% in 2009 to 9.1% in 2015[1], the number of patients delaying needed healthcare continues to rise as more of the cost-sharing has shifted from government and third-party payers back to the patient.
Read MorePosted by ICS Staff | Dec 27, 2017 | ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
The Illinois Chiropractic Society has provided doctors across Illinois with critical information related to practice, treatments, examination, marketing, billing, coding, compliance, and more. Here are the top ten issues that you, our readers, found the most important in 2017:
Read MorePosted by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Sep 21, 2022 | Clinical, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |
Dr. Mario Fucinari discusses the four courses that he will be presenting at the 2022 Chicagoland Fall Convention. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MorePosted by Jordan Leasure, DC | Oct 4, 2017 | Marketing and Advertising, Practice Management, Social Media, zall | 0 |
Doctors! I’m going to be bringing you some hints and tips for how to improve your professional presence and manage your online reputation. I think as individuals in such a tactile profession, we forget that U.S. consumers are currently spending approximately 5 hours per day on mobile devices![1]
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