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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

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. When the provider feels the care won’t meet that definition, the AT modifier should not be used.

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Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical, Inc., expanding interventional pain management solutions

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22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., Lumbar spinal stenosis affects millions of people globally … The post Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical, Inc.,

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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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Is multidisciplinary the right approach for your practice? Four questions to ask

Chiropractic Economics

Though the definition varies based on what sort of professionals and practitioners are in your practice, a multidisciplinary practice tends to blend both holistic therapies and allopathic therapies under a single roof for an overall wellness approach. What is a multidisciplinary practice?

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Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network sign a definitive agreement to combine

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May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (“LVHN”) have signed a definitive agreement to combine, creating a leading integrated academic health care delivery … The post Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network sign a definitive agreement to combine appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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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. Here’s what you need to know: Definition. Premium costs.

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Zimmer Biomet Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire OrthoGrid Systems, Inc.

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(NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoGrid Systems, Inc., appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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