How to Diagnose Radiculopathy

How to Diagnose Radiculopathy

Share this page: Question: Dr. Kotlar, “I want to report a radiculopathy ICD-10 code. My patient has neck pain with radiating pain and tingling into the right arm. Do I need to order an MRI? What is the best radiculopathy code to use?” Answer: Radiculopathy is caused...
New Changes Instituted in Medicare and Blue Cross

New Changes Instituted in Medicare and Blue Cross

Changes in Medicare and Blue Cross continue to batter claims in 2018.  Medicare has instituted changes late last year and in the first quarter of 2018.  It is incumbent upon each chiropractic office to keep up with these changes.  Here is a brief synopsis of the major...
Your Staff Can Increase Your Practice Profitability

Your Staff Can Increase Your Practice Profitability

A primary reason for hiring staff is to increase the ability of the practice to deliver more services more efficiently. The staff’s role is to make the job of the doctor easier. The most successful practice teams are the most effective at delegating all services...
Four Reasons to Have a Billing & Coding Policy Manual

Four Reasons to Have a Billing & Coding Policy Manual

Share this page: Question: Dr. Kotlar, “I just had a patient ask for a refund because he was not getting the results he was expecting. Do I have to return the money and how can I prevent this issue in the future?” Answer: I’m assuming you did not guarantee the patient...
Employee Termination: Protecting Your Practice

Employee Termination: Protecting Your Practice

Share this page: Terminating an employee is never a comfortable or easy task. When done, it must be free and clear of legal complications. Even firing an incompetent employee can be a risky endeavor. Do it for the wrong reason or in the wrong way and you may have to...