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Avoid Duplication of Diagnoses​

Avoid Duplication of Diagnoses​

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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Associate Physician Departing from Practice – Legal Considerations

Associate Physician Departing from Practice – Legal Considerations

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.

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Don’t Let High Deductibles and Co-Pays Create Chaos in Your Practice

Don’t Let High Deductibles and Co-Pays Create Chaos in Your Practice

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.

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Hottest Issues in 2017

Hottest Issues in 2017

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:

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