Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For meal and entertainment deductions, documentation is crucial For every meal or entertainment expense, keep detailed records including receipts, invoices and a note on the business purpose and who attended. Entertainment rules post-TCJA : Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, entertainment expenses have been largely eliminated.

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The devil is in the details of chiropractic documentation, and it’s painfully obvious when that’s missing. If it wasn’t documented, it didn’t happen Most DCs aren’t deliberately and knowingly breaking the law. They make chiropractic documentation errors not with the cold intent to defraud, but from sheer ignorance or overwhelm.

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Chiropractic Economics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Your treatment, documentation and billing are the foundational support for your patients pain and suffering, which the attorney uses to get higher settlements. Document well Your detailed treatment notes and professional insights are indispensable to attorneys. Skeptical about being paid in full? So, lead that charge for your practice!

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Genesis

JUNE 11, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the release of Flexnote Version 10, packed with more features designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your documentation experience. Here’s a closer look at what’s new: Flexnote Version 10 is all about making your practice more efficient and your documentation more accurate.

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Chiropractic Economics

APRIL 16, 2025

In the modern healthcare environment, electronic health records, or EHR systems, have become the gold standard for documentation. Inaccurate or incomplete documentation can be detrimental during audits or legal disputes, as it fails to meet the rigorous documentation standards expected in modern medicine.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The payer states that the service is denied (or that you must pay it back) because your documentation lacks objectively measurable goals. And you documented that.So The denial is plain in black and white, but you still dont understand it. You are befuddled. To you, the patients progress can easily be seen. what exactly are […]

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Chiropractic Economics

APRIL 9, 2025

Attorneys rely on your evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and billing to establish the full extent of medical damages and support settlement demands, making your role indispensable. A thorough assessment and diagnosis serve as the foundation for a care plan and as crucial evidence that supports the patients PI lawsuit.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

APRIL 11, 2017

Life's not perfect and neither is your documentation. But there's a fine line between altering a medical record (which can be fraudulent) and amending your chiropractic documentation.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

JANUARY 11, 2016

[This is Part 2 of a series, for Part 1: How toSave Yourself From the 3 Chiropractic Documentation Downfalls] In the first installment of this series on chiropractic documentation, we focused on the fact that Treatment Plans are considered by payers to be the #1 reason chiropractic documentation is inadequate.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

JANUARY 6, 2016

Perhaps the biggest source of frustration and potentially the greatest achilles heel for many chiropractors is their chiropractic documentation. I have yet to meet a single chiropractor who actually likes taking notes or would acknowledge documentation as a highlight of their professional responsibilities.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

JANUARY 5, 2010

There has been a lot of talk and a lot of panic surrounding the ideas of compliant billing, coding or documentation in the chiropractic practice. Most of you who have read my blog or attended my seminars are well aware of our poor performance as a profession in this arena and the backlash that has […]

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The Strategic Chiropractor

MAY 22, 2012

The average busy chiropractor either fails to bill, code and document services correctly and unfortunately, their staff also misses it. Mistakes happen. The claim hits the insurance company with the bad info intact. Next, the DC contacts me with a series of questions, depending on the situation.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

MAY 6, 2013

With auditors examining our every move, many chiropractors are growing increasingly concerned about the state of their documentation. Heres the really bad news: as a Certified Professional Auditor and Professional Coder myself, I have reviewed countless chiropractic records and many DCs have good reason to worry.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

JANUARY 19, 2016

This is Part 3 of our Documentation Downfalls series and even though most chiropractors feel like their notes take way too long (what we have defined as a QUANTITY issue), this is Part 3 for a good reason. Heres why: Unless you have solved QUALITY problems i.e. you know how to produce a quality […]

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Genesis

MAY 27, 2024

Evan Katz, a seasoned chiropractor and founder of Professionally Integrated, sheds light on the two pillars of a successful chiropractic practice: patient education and meticulous documentation. Dr. Katz highlights how thorough documentation serves a dual purpose: protecting both chiropractors and their patients. X-rays, MRIs).

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Physicians Practice

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Five tips to ensure better documentation and, along with it, better patient care and improved reimbursement.

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Chiropractic Economics

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Hall | Editor-In-Chief Welcome to Issue 3, which explores the latest documentation and coding best practices from the chiropractic industrys top thought leaders. Holistic care must also include holistic documentation and coding to improve communication with insurance carriers, governing bodies and our peers.

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Chiropractic Economics

MARCH 12, 2025

However, for most causes of pain, there are solutions that can help patients delay or even avoid taking these medications, which have well-documented serious side effects. Today, the reflex reaction is often to take a pain pill NSAIDs, acetaminophen, or other medication depending on the gravity of pain. One such option is Arnica.

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Chiropractic Economics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sponsor: NCMIC Speakers: Cass McLeod-Skinner & Elizabeth Moore About the Webinar: Listen as our speakers dive into crucial aspects of chiropractic practice, including the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, the critical role of accurate documentation, and navigating continuing education requirements.

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Chiropractic Economics

JANUARY 1, 2025

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ChiroOrg

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

1] The purpose of the 244-page document is to “provide evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interventions for chronic primary LBP in adults” that will improve outcomes. Chiro.Org Blog: On Dec.

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Chiropractic Economics

MARCH 24, 2025

Specifically, it stipulates that DCs must document any supplement recommendations in the patients record. Prior to this legislation, the definition of practice of chiropractic in Virginia did not explicitly give DCs authority to advise patients on or recommend supplements.

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Clinics must follow legal requirements for notifying affected patients and the relevant authorities and document the breach, along with mitigation steps, in the clinic’s compliance manual. Document everything: Documentation is critical in demonstrating compliance during an audit.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The ECS and pain management One of the most well-documented functions of the ECS is its role in modulating pain. The two primary cannabinoid receptors are CB1, predominantly found in the central nervous system, and CB2, mainly located in peripheral tissues and immune cells.

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Chiropractic Economics

MARCH 3, 2025

With more than 39 years of dedicated service in chiropractic care, Foxworth has navigated the complexities of billing, coding, documentation and compliance firsthand. RAY FOXWORTH, DC, FICC , is the visionary behind ChiroHealthUSA, serving as its esteemed founder and CEO. His rich experience includes roles as the former staff DC at the G.V.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

MARCH 31, 2011

Recently I received an email from an auditing group to which I belong that offered some nasty little tips that auditors can use to easily recoup money from physicians, including chiropractors. First, let me pause and clarify one point. Although I do have a certification as a professional medical auditor (and as of this writing […]

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Chiropractic Economics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Had the original language remained, chiropractic patients may have faced additional costs and administrative barriers, potentially needing documentation from a medical doctor for conditions already legally treatable by DCs under Michigan law. The MAC worked to modify the bills language to prevent restrictions on chiropractic care access.

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Reinhardt Chiropractic

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Document any emerging symptoms to share with your chiropractor. Early intervention can save you from long-term discomfort and improve your overall well-being. Here are the next steps to take: Seek a professional evaluation as soon as possible, even if you feel fine initially.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For example, you could hang an Interpreter Services poster in your waiting room or print it as a document that can be included in new patient information packets. Translate essential information and documents into the first languages spoken by your patients. Offer information in languages other than English.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

MAY 12, 2015

Recent surveys have indicated that EMRs are causing doctors to lose 48 minutes per day (literally slowing down their pace) which is.umm.exactly the opposite of most chiropractors goals for utilizing an EMR system and for accelerating their practice growth in general. But this is largely the doctors fault and totally preventable, in my opinion.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Unspecified codes are likely to result in rejections, denials or requests for additional documentation and should be avoided where possible. If you are importing the diagnosis list as an EHR feature, remember that we did not provide the full update list above. Old claims For any dates of service before Oct. 1 deadline.

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Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The 343-page document is packed with relevant, thought-provoking content. Made hundreds of innovative and practical practice-building products , all aimed at supporting practitioners in both their personal and professional lives.

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Document your fee schedule. This documentation is crucial for audits and ensuring transparency in your billing practices. Subscribe to industry newsletters and updates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and private insurers. Keep detailed records of your fee schedule and any changes you make.

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Physicians Practice

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Safely integrating AI functions into medical practices can improve workflow for staff and limit administrative burden.

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Chiropractic Economics

APRIL 16, 2025

An experienced attorney is essential to handle the extensive legal documents, which are far more intricate than those in a typical DC-to-DC sale, and your CPA plays a key role in the rigorous due diligence investors conduct. When is this model a good fit?

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Chiropractic Economics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Legal risks and documentation DCs must also be aware of potential legal risks. Clear documentation and patient consent are essential to reduce these risks. In states with more permissive laws, DCs may incorporate THC and CBD into their practices more freely, while in other states, the use of THC may be prohibited entirely.

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Be able to prove transmission and receipt of these documents for your own protection. Coding and documentation And what about coding? Document, document, document. Documentation in most medical practices is sorely lacking. Proper and thorough documentation is a key area of coding, especially in PI.

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