Is your back pain a result of bad posture?
While several things can lead to back pain, one of the common causes is bad posture. Although sitting with poor posture for a short period of time may not have any noticeable downsides, over time this bad habit can lead to pain. Poor posture while standing, sitting,...
Establishing a Compliance Plan Is Easier Than You Think
Share this page: Implementing a compliance plan in your office can feel overwhelming. I know providers who have purchased multiple compliance manuals from different consultants. These sat in the corner of their offices collecting dust waiting on their owners to rustle...
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...
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Why is the Discount Challenge prize amount $15,024? Because that is the average “per-occurrence” fine for Medicare inducements. That’s not $15,024 per patient, that’s not per provider, that’s PER VISIT. Stinks, doesn’t it? To us, the prize amount is worth the investment if we can help our profession better understand proper discounting.