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

Chiropractic Economics

If you eavesdrop on a discussion between any four doctors of chiropractic, you will likely hear at least four different opinions on what these words mean. 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.

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Should your practice offer peptide therapy? This DC says yes

Chiropractic Economics

As you look into new and innovative treatments you can offer patients in your practice, make sure to consider peptides. These mechanisms highlight the diverse ways peptide therapies address various health conditions, showcasing the specificity and effectiveness of peptide-based treatments in medicine.

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

This patient’s treatment will probably be much different from treatment of an individual who presents with a disc herniation on their MRI and demonstrates during the physical exam clear signs of nerve root compression down the leg. There have been several attempts to introduce stem cells into degenerated discs.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Chiropractors spend roughly eight years earning a doctorate of chiropractic degree, during which they study a wide variety of subjects similar to any other medical doctor. After this, they may refer to themselves as a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.). After that, treatment is recommended and performed.

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Chiropractic documentation: Are you the droid they’re looking for?

Chiropractic Economics

It is a rare occasion that we see doctor of chiropractic emblazoned on a report from the OIG, but it happens. Commonly, we see this with chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) coding. Medically necessary care is episodic care, with a clear beginning, middle and end of treatment. Why does this happen?

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Discover How Atlanta Chiropractors Provide Sciatica Relief

Any Spine

In this article, I will share effective treatment strategies and techniques offered by Atlanta chiropractors to address sciatica related irritation. We’ll explore chiropractic manual therapy, lifestyle modifications, and the importance of soft tissue care in managing your condition.

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Logan University grad selected for Boston University medical school fellowship

Chiropractic Economics

He will be the first doctor of chiropractic graduate to serve in this position, where he will get the chance to collaborate on an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, according to a Logan University press release. CE: How do you see your work in the fellowship influencing the broader chiropractic profession?