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Make the leap to an integrated practice

Chiropractic Economics

DC services should always be billed under the DC’s provider number, while medical and physical therapy services should be similarly identified. This requires clear communication and collaboration among all members of the healthcare team to ensure accurate documentation and billing practices.

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CPT Code 97036: Hydrotherapy with Hub or Whirlpool

ChiroTouch

Do not include time spent assessing the patient, documenting, or assisting them in and out of the tank. The documentation must clearly establish the rationale for hydrotherapy and the complicating factors that require the unique skills of the chiropractor or qualified professional to administer the treatment.

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CPT Code 97024: Application of a Modality to One or More Areas; Diathermy (e.g., Microwave)

ChiroTouch

Avoid billing for diathermy sessions that lack documented evidence of their therapeutic benefit or relevance to the patient’s condition. Some payers may require that a medical professional supervises the therapy to qualify for this code. What Are the Billing Guidelines and Documentation Requirements Specific to This Code?

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CPT Code 97026: Application of a Modality to One or More Areas; Infrared

ChiroTouch

Don’t bill this code if the patient uses infrared therapy, or if their therapy use isn’t supervised by a medical professional. Avoid billing for sessions that lack documented evidence of the therapeutic benefit of infrared therapy or its relevance to the patient’s condition. Detailed session documentation.

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CPT Code 97032: Application of a Modality to One or More Areas; Electrical Stimulation (Manual)

ChiroTouch

This modifier is used to signify services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care. What Are the Billing Guidelines and Documentation Requirements Specific to This Code? Document the duration of manual electrical stimulation therapy provided to each patient. Lack of documentation.

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Average Settlement For Car Accident (Back and Neck Injury)

Oviedo Chiropractic

In many cases, you will have to provide documentation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and details about the accident. Traditional medical care often involves physical therapy, medications, and even surgery. However, these treatment methods can be invasive, expensive, and come with debilitating side effects.

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Typical Car Accident Settlement Amounts

Oviedo Chiropractic

How Car Accident Settlements Work Before making a settlement offer, the driver’s insurance company will do a detailed investigation of the accident and all related documentation. What matters is the settlement amount of your car accident claim.