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Precision in patient care requires precision in diagnosis

Chiropractic Economics

Your examination, manipulation and treatment plan require precision; however, precision in your diagnosis is often overlooked. The diagnosis you render reflects your knowledge, education and experience. An unspecified diagnosis lessens your reputation and your profession. 2 The diagnosis is the cornerstone of patient care.

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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. This modifier, when appended to a chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) code, denotes an adjustment was performed, and the provider “certifies” the service was active treatment and not maintenance care. It all comes down to the documentation.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

Today’s chiropractors use an impressive array of chiropractic tools and equipment designed to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of conditions. These tools include care tools like chiropractic tables and activator adjustment tools as well as technology items like computers, iPads, and X-ray machines.

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What Is the Florida 14-Day Accident Law?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Furthermore, if you require treatment that exceeds your PIP coverage, a prompt diagnosis can be very helpful in securing a larger car accident settlement. Spinal adjustments can alleviate swelling and pressure in your muscles and nerves, reducing your pain and discomfort all over.

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Frequently asked questions

ABCA

DCs are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches…particularly with their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractors are being recognized to admit and treat patients in hospitals and to use outpatient clinical facilities (such as labs, x-rays, etc.)

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Whiplash: What is it?

Imperium Health Center

These are some of the tests a provider can conduct to rule out other causes: X-ray: This imaging technique uses electromagnetic energy beams to capture detailed images of internal tissues, bones, and organs on film. CT scans are known for their superior detail compared to general X-rays.

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7 Questions to Ask Your Potential Chiropractor

Fisher Chiropractic

Gonstead Technique This manual technique adjusts the lower back and pelvis to realign your spine.  The precise adjustments made while you lay on your side improve your joint mobility. Tensing is a common problem during manual adjustment. Joints like the shoulder, elbow, and knee are all adjusted. Do You Use X-Rays?

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