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

Chiropractic Economics

We tend to have our own dialect in this chiropractic profession. 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. As with all plans, you must indicate what treatment you rendered.

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What is Chiropractic?

ABCA

Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment.

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Ensure patient compliance with radiology

Chiropractic Economics

And, by clearly communicating with your patients about their diagnosis, treatment options and treatment plans, you can help them understand the importance of remaining in compliance. and discuss the appropriate course of treatment. 1 Education gives evidence and validity of the patient’s diagnosis and treatment.

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Proper billing for durable medical equipment

Chiropractic Economics

These items are intended for repeated use and are prescribed by doctors of chiropractic to aid in treating, monitoring or managing a patient’s condition. This is included in the treatment plan and other ordered services in most chiropractic practices. It is necessary for billing DME. See Image 1 for an example.

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How to Tell If Your Chiropractor Is Qualified & Trustworthy

Fisher Chiropractic

Here are the main qualifications you should look for: Chiropractic Degree A chiropractor must have a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college. Clear communication is vital for building trust and ensuring that you are fully informed about your health and treatment plan.

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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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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. Here are some of the things we see most often and what to do about them: The diagnosis doesn’t match the coding. Commonly, we see this with chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) coding.