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 on the claim form...
Share this page: Question: Dr. Kotlar, “I want to make sure I’m doing everything right from a compliance standpoint. What do you recommend?” Answer: I am a frequent speaker at many chiropractic conferences nationwide and one of the most common statements I hear...
Share this page: Recently, Medicare announced they will be beginning a new round of Medicare audits. Medicare audits continue as part of the contractor’s responsibilities. While it’s true that typically they are just “fishing,” certain information you send in...
Share this page: The field of regenerative medicine includes emerging therapies that have the potential to heal damaged and painful tissues in ways that were unheard of just a few short years ago. Regenerative therapies have the potential to fully heal injuries and...
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...
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...
We discovered CHUSA at our annual FCA convention in Orlando years ago. Since I am not in-network with any insurance providers, except Medicare, of course, CHUSA helped me offer discounts to my self-pay/cash pay patients without having to worry about “dual fee schedules”. You guys are always so helpful, and we appreciate what you do!
