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“Laser precision” required for coding low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has rapidly gained popularity among DCs and other healthcare professionals alike, due to its noninvasive nature and impressive therapeutic benefits. Some payers did allow the use of S8948; in July 2019, another code option (0552T) became available (see Table A).

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Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

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in the 2019 Bone & Joint Journal , these patients experience significantly increased risk of dislocation due to alteration of the spinal pelvic mechanics. 2019 Feb;101-B(2):198-206. Data Supports Compassionate Use Currently available hip systems are not well suited for patients with previous spinal fusion. Salib, MD, et.

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“Laser precision” required

Chiropractic Economics

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has rapidly gained popularity among DCs and other healthcare professionals alike, due too ita noninvasive nature and impressive therapeutic benefits. Some payers did allow the use of S8948; in July 2019, another code option (0552T) became available (see Table A).

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

This article is written to be saved, reviewed and returned to as a resource for healthcare professionals. Those words that make up the mechanical ‘clock’ are what many will hold as a reason for their pain and unfortunately, significant responsibility for this is due to previous healthcare professionals’ language (Darlow et al.,

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Digital Marketing For Chiropractors – How To Use Social Media For Your Benefit

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Adding personal touches to your social media aids in making your posts seem less like an advertisement and more of a suggestion from a trusted healthcare professional. A report also revealed that in the second quarter of 2019, Facebook enjoyed 16.62 Using Facebook for Chiropractor Social Media Marketing Facebook has 2.7

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

years, until late 2019. Cervical arterial dissections and association with cervical manipulative therapy: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The May case occurred in February 2016. 2016;8(2):e498. Biller J, et al. 2014;45(10):3155-3174. Kosloff TM, et al.

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