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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This year’s conference is an event you do not want to miss! Experience the camaraderie and networking opportunities with your colleagues from across the state, and take advantage of the occasion to be a voice in setting the direction of your association at the membership meeting.
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Heightened Department of Justice-led healthcare fraud investigations stress ethical billing, thorough documentation, and compliance in chiropractic practice, all while keeping patient care as the foremost priority to maintain healthcare integrity.
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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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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 MoreHave you identified your core business processes- the key things in your practice that you find to be important? Documenting these key processes helps to find efficiencies and grow your business. Watch the video to learn more!
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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]
Read MoreWe know that writing practice procedures for your office staff can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Recently, we discovered a tool that makes this process much more manageable and efficient. Watch the video to learn more!
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