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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. AT vs. GA modifier Documentation for chiropractic spinal adjustments has specific requirements in Medicare Part B. This is because, by definition, any service other than spinal manipulation is never covered when ordered or delivered by a DC.

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The power of taking vitals in your office

Chiropractic Economics

During that phase of my 43-year career, I treated 650 patients per week, armed with a chiropractic spinal adjustment and an X-ray machine. He is a clinical instructor at The State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Office of Continuing Medical Education.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

For DCs, understanding and promoting spinal stability is essential for everything from managing various conditions, such as low back pain, to athletic performance enhancement. The ability of the spine to maintain its structural integrity and control during movement and loading is best termed spinal stability.

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How Integrating Nervous System Scanning Can Transform Your Chiropractic Practice

CLA

Many chiropractors rely exclusively on traditional tools like X-rays, which provide great insights into structural misalignments. Why X-Rays Alone Arent Enough Anymore X-rays have been a staple in chiropractic care for decades, and for good reason. X-rays dont reveal that interference.

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Why Shifting to a Function-First Approach in Chiropractic Matters

CLA

Instead of relying solely on X-rays to show structural changes, scans measure the nervous systems functional performance. They might still have a slight misalignment on their X-ray, but if their nervous system is thriving, theyre on the right track. Is their autonomic nervous system balanced?

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Is Chiropractic Care Safe? Understanding the Risks and Benefits

Fisher Chiropractic

For instance, a review of clinical trials suggests that spinal manipulation can be as effective as more traditional treatments like exercise for chronic low back pain. Some chiropractors might recommend X-rays or other tests. Expect a thorough health history review and a physical exam, especially focusing on your spine.

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How To Get Neurological Scanning Into Your Chiropractic Practice

CLA

Why Neurological Scanning Goes Beyond Traditional X-Rays Lets talk about X-rays for a second. X-rays show bones. They can see exactly how their care is working, which builds trust and keeps them coming back. Theyre great for showing structure, but they dont tell you anything about function.