CMS Announces New Identification Card

CMS Announces New Identification Card

Share this page: Identity theft among seniors has become a significant problem. Social security numbers, license numbers and bank account numbers should be guarded and not released unless you definitively know who is viewing this information. Then why do the Medicare...
September is Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month

September is Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month

Share this page: The opioid crisis has hit a new record high in the United States with deaths estimated at 65,000 in 2016. In response to this crisis and in an effort to help consumers choose chiropractic care as the first-line option for drug-free pain management,...
Billing & Coding for MULTIPLE Extremity Adjustments

Billing & Coding for MULTIPLE Extremity Adjustments

Share this page: Question:  Dr. Kotlar, “I treat a lot of extremity conditions. On some patients, I will adjust multiple extremities. Example, a rotator cuff strain, golfers elbow and iliotibial band all on one visit. How do I compliantly code and bill for this?...
Lessons Learned from Medicare Audit Results

Lessons Learned from Medicare Audit Results

Share this page: Recent studies released by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have resulted in increased scrutiny of chiropractic services.  This scrutiny includes audits by the Medicare Administrative Carriers, independent contractors such as Strategic Health...
The Coming Consolidation in Chiropractic

The Coming Consolidation in Chiropractic

Share this page: Make no mistake, the future of chiropractic looks quite different from what you likely expect. In fact, massive changes are already being made and the rate of change is only going to accelerate, leading to a very different landscape in our great...
Moments of Truth

Moments of Truth

Share this page: You have just given a new patient a report of findings and your recommendations.  You expected to hear a sigh of relief and thankfulness from the individual sitting across from you, but instead, you are confronted by crossed arms and the scowl of...