Share this page: In an effort to reduce abuse of billing for procedures, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits were developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NCCI edit program is used by all carriers and third party...
Share this page: Chiropractors know how to diagnosis and treat patients to free them from pain and get them back to functioning to their full potential. Even those of us in the profession aren’t immune to the magic; from the infants to the infirmed, we’ve witnessed...
Share this page: Question: Dr. Kotlar, I’ve heard modifier 59 is being deleted. Can I still use the 59 modifier? Answer: Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-E/M services...
Share this page: Many chiropractic practices today are searching for the secret formula to improve patient enrollment. Attracting new patients and improving your conversion rate is easier than you think if you become a patient-centered practice, focusing on your...
Share this page: Recent news reports have analyzed and bloviated about what is known as “deflate-gate.” It is alleged that the regulations were not followed pertaining to multiple game footballs that were underinflated in the AFC playoff game between the Indianapolis...
Scott Null, DCNull Chiropractic, Independence, Kansas
We have a lot of patients with no insurance or high deductibles. Insurance and Medicare patients were getting discounts but not patients paying cash. This has helped them and some have said they can now afford to come more often.
