CONSULTANT ARTICLES
ICD-10 Guidelines and Code Changes Take Effect October 1, 2021
by Mario Fucinari • DC, DAPMP, CPCO • The World Health Organization and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released the diagnosis code updates for the fiscal year 2022. The changes in codes and guidelines take effect...
The Standard of Care is the Backbone of Risk Management
by Mario Fucinari • DC, DAPMP, CPCO • Owning and operating a practice is difficult in today's world. Health care risk management ensures that the organization achieves its mission to serve the public and improve health while protecting...
Is it Possible to Bill for 6 Timed Unit Codes in 1 Hour?
by Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS • President of Target Coding • Is it Possible to Bill for 6 units of therapy in one hour? The simple answer is YES. Let’s begin with 5 units in one hour. Here’s the scenario: Patient A arrives at 8:00 am...
Three Pro Tips to Double Your Practice
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • Wouldn’t it be nice to double your practice? Think about what you could do with the income: hire additional staff, take more time off, do more of what...
How Your Team Can Promote and Market Your Practice
by Holly Jensen • Chief Operations Officer for Cash Practice Systems • As a team member of the practice, you have a certain level of responsibility when it comes to promoting and marketing the practice. With today’s modern tools and...
Empowering Patients with Their Health Record in a Modern Health IT Economy
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM •The following frequently asked questions were organized as a service by Mario Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM. The laws, rules, and regulations regarding the establishment and operation of a healthcare facility vary greatly...
The Sweat Equity Buy Out: Your Silver Lining
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • The Great Recession forced many seasoned chiropractors to reconsider their retirement plans. Many chiropractors in their mid 50s and 60s envisioned...
Compliance and Your EHR: Two Things You Need to Know
Dr. Miles Bodzin & Dr. Brian Capra • When it comes to EHR compliance, there are two compliance risks that could put you out of business overnight. Yes, it’s a scary thought, but in this article, you’ll learn what the two biggest risks are and what you can do about...
2021 E/M Guidelines Take Effect
by Mario Fucinari • DC, DAPMP, CPCO • Since the initial evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines were released in 1995 and again in 1997, there has been controversy. The American Medical Association and the Centers for Medicare and...
How to Transition PI Patients Into Life-Long Wellness Clients
by Miles Bodzin, D.C. • CEO of Cash Practice Systems • We’ve all seen it before. Jane Doe gets into a car accident, receives care at little to no out-of-pocket expense. The case is closed and you never see her again. Or, you may see her...
Three Coding & Compliance Tips for 2021
by Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS • President of Target Coding • #1: New Exam & Re-Exam Documentation Guidelines Effective January 1, 2021, the CPT code guidelines for evaluation and management (E/M) services relating to new patients...
How to Use Video to Engage Patients & Build Your Brand
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • Communication is becoming more digital, and more visual, every day. Video is rapidly becoming the preferred way for practices to increase online...