Consultant Articles

It’s Time to Align Your Practice

It’s Time to Align Your Practice

by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM •Like many, you may have set New Year’s resolutions. Studies show that 88 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions break them within the first two weeks. You may have made resolutions to get your practice back...

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Mechanical Traction vs. Spinal Decompression

Mechanical Traction vs. Spinal Decompression

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...

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What are “THE BEST” diagnosis codes?

What are “THE BEST” diagnosis codes?

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? Answer:...

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Highlights of the 2024 ICD-10 Changes

Highlights of the 2024 ICD-10 Changes

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 (WHO)...

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Use Modifiers To Get Paid Properly

Use Modifiers To Get Paid Properly

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...

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Medicare Part C May Pay for Maintenance Manipulation

Medicare Part C May Pay for Maintenance Manipulation

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 Complete,...

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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Really Medicare?

Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Really Medicare?

by Mario Fucinari • DC, CCSP, CPCO​ •Have you noticed an increase in the number of Medicare Advantage calling your office?  A recent study revealed that in 2023, the average Medicare beneficiary could choose from 43 different Medicare Advantage plans...

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Living in the Green

Living in the Green

by Carol J. Winkler, DC • President, Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards •When it comes to living “green,” one usually assumes a natural lifestyle, organic food, climate change awareness, recycling, and efficient energy consumption. When it comes to...

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