by Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS • President of Target Coding • CPT code 97012 is mechanical traction. Mechanical traction is a supervised modality. The application of mechanical traction does not require direct (one-on-one) patient...
by Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS • President of Target Coding • Question: Dr. Kotlar, I’ve heard that insurance companies will pay for 30 visits if I submit a long-term treatment diagnosis such as a herniated disc. Is this true?...
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • As a chiropractor, you understand the importance of tailoring your treatment to each patient’s unique needs. But have you ever considered how...
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM • Whether you have a cash practice, personal injury, or a hybrid practice, you must keep up with the yearly diagnosis changes. Every year, the ICD-10 diagnosis codes are updated by the World Health Organization...
by Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS • President of Target Coding • Question: Dr. Kotlar, are CPT code modifiers necessary, and do they really help you get paid faster? Answer: The answers are definitely YES and YES! Federally funded...
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM • Typically, Medicare does not pay for maintenance care. Specific plans within the Part C Medicare Advantage plans may cover maintenance care. The plans are AARP® Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare® Dual...
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.
