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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments. Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity.

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Chiropractic maintenance care: How to recognize it, document it and code it

Chiropractic Economics

If you can’t recognize true maintenance care, you’re at risk of violating the policy of certain third-party payers who have very distinct definitions of this care. Patients who are discharged from active treatment and following the definition of a maintenance care routine should cover the cost of that care themselves.

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Part 2. Understanding disability insurance: Essential insights for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

These policies often offer various add-ons or riders, such as cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), future increase options (FIO) and residual disability benefits, which provide more comprehensive protection. Key features to look for Definition of disability. Riders and optional benefits Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) rider.

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Part 1. Understanding disability insurance: Essential insights for doctors of chiropractic

Chiropractic Economics

Each type has distinct definitions and implications for coverage, especially crucial for chiropractors whose skills are specialized. Here’s a detailed look at this type of policy: Definition. Case example Laura, DC, develops severe arthritis in her hands, making it impossible to perform adjustments. Coverage continuity.

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8 Best Chiropractic Personal Injury Marketing Strategies That Work

iMatrix

8: Monitor, Analyze, and Adjust Your Marketing Strategy While using different strategies to market your clinic is good, keeping an eye on which campaign is performing better and which isnt is also important. Personalizing your target list further can help you get seen by the right people. #8:

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

Before the 1990s, the only tool we had to address disc herniations was the chiropractic adjustment. A review of these tools would include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy, therapeutic exercises and Class IV laser therapy. Rehabilitating the endplates is of utmost importance to restoring nutrient flow.

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Pelvic obliquity through the chiropractic lens

Chiropractic Economics

Charting a course for correcting pelvic obliquity seems like a task for a Chiropractic 101 class when considering its simplest definition: “A postural abnormality occurring when the pelvis tilts to one side.” ” The reality is it can be more complex and require we use our full set of tools.