Box 14 and the Episode of Care
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM • When receiving a request for records, did you ever say to yourself that they chose the worst case to audit? Medicare and commercial insurance audits continue as part of the contractor’s responsibilities. While it...
New ICD-10 Codes for Chiropractic in 2025
by Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS • President of Target Coding • The official ICD-10 code set and guidelines for 2025 have been released. They will take effect on October 1, 2024, and remain in effect until September 30, 2025. The 2025...
The Role of Platelets as Signaling Cells in PRP Therapy
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • As a practice management consultant for multidisciplinary practices, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact that regenerative medicine can...
Navigating Confusion: Medicare Advantage and Chiropractic Care
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM • In the complex landscape of healthcare reimbursement, the intersection of Medicare Advantage and chiropractic services has become a focal point of confusion for both providers and patients alike. Chiropractors,...
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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.