Consultant Articles
5 Strategies to Become The “Top Doc” In Your Area
by Noah St. John, PhD •The Father of AFFORMATIONS® and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” •In the ever-evolving world of chiropractic care, becoming the top doc in your area isn't just about healing hands—it's about strategic excellence. The most successful...
Ensuring Timely Access to Medical Records: HIPAA Concerns
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM •In healthcare, access to medical records plays a pivotal role in delivering effective and efficient patient care. Timely access to these records not only empowers patients to take control of their health but also...
Navigating Social Media: Maintaining Boundaries for Chiropractic Professionals
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • Hey there, chiropractors and chiropractic practice team members! Today, we're diving into an important topic that has become increasingly relevant in...
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...
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...
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:...
Generational Marketing for Chiropractors: Understanding Your Patients’ Needs
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 your...
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)...
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...
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,...
Adding A Physical Therapist to Your Chiropractic Practice
by Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC • President & CEO Breakthrough Coaching • Multidisciplinary practice, once considered a rare phenomenon, is now a marked trend in the healthcare industry. Market forces and decreases in...
New Advanced Beneficiary Notice in Effect for Medicare on June 30, 2023
by Mario Fucinari • DC, CPCO, CPPM •An updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) form CMS-R-131 was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OBM) with an expiration date of January 31, 2026, to be used for Medicare patients. The...
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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.