Rules for Rendering Unproven, Investigational or Experimental Procedures
Improving documentation, selecting proper codes and minimizing your practice risk when performing procedures in this category.
5 Tips for Chiropractic Procedure Codes
Helpful tips and resources for chiropractors and staff to improve coding, avoid audits, and increase revenue. Codes, codes and more codes. Even though they’re a part of every business day in the chiropractic documentation and billing process, they can be incredibly...
CPT Coding Question: Mechanical Traction or CMT?
This article is republished by the express written permission of ChiroCode Institute Presenting Problem Some payers are denying Mechanical Traction (CPT Code 97012) on the same date of service as the Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT 98940-98942). Findings Here...
4 Reasons to Finish Patient Notes During Appointments
Depending on the size of the practice, chiropractors see an average of 20-50 patients a day. In addition, according to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, properly documenting patient electronic health records (EHR) may take up to 25% of the chiropractor’s daily...
Chiropractic Billing: BSBC Code 97140 Denials
Background information and BCBS claims processing protocol for chiropractors regarding code 97140. If you’re a chiropractor or in-house biller who is frustrated with denied claims, you’re not alone. We stay abreast of coding trends across the country, and are always...