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A clean sweep


Is your practice using outdated claims and reimbursement processes? Time to enter the 21st century.

Ahead of the curve


Keeping current on ever-elusive tax codes that will affect you in 2012 makes good business sense.

To bill or not to bill?


Help your patients understand the benefits of paying for wellness care.

Big risks for small practices


I am opening my own practice soon and am concerned about fraud and abuse issues. What do I need to look out for?

Working less and making more


Create a system that simplifies your practice.

Get efficient with your claims processing


Don’t make the mistake of working too hard for too little.

Performance police


Improve compliance and your bottom line with daily activity audits.

Bending backward for managed care


Dealing with the burdensome requirements of bureaucracy is easier when you follow these commonsense guidelines.

Bending backward for managed care


Dealing with the burdensome requirements of bureaucracy is easier when you follow these commonsense guidelines.

Get ‘SaaSy’ with your office technology


Consider the benefits of Software as a Service for your practice.

Coding, documentation, and compliance — oh my!


An effective compliance plan protects you, your patients, and your practice.

A comparison of codes


Understanding the differences between CPT codes 97124 and 97140.

The 3 key components of the E/M guidelines


As regulatory and insurance guidelines tighten, the quality of your evaluation and management documentation is more important than ever before.

Ending the paper chase


Not only is “going green” good for the environment, it also makes sound business and financial sense.

Making sense of Medicare audits


The upcoming changes for chiropractors and carriers will require “adjustments” on both sides.

Learning leads to earning


Education and skills development begin the day you decide to be a chiropractor and the process never stops — there is always more to learn, and there are more resources available than ever.

A heightened level of scrutiny


Learn what the Office of Inspector General has planned for 2011

A heightened level of scrutiny


Learn what the Office of Inspector General has planned for 2011

First time's a charm


Correct coding may be the solution to the financial downturn that is plaguing many chiropractic practices across the nation.

First time's a charm


Correct coding may be the solution to the financial downturn that is plaguing many chiropractic practices across the nation.

First time's a charm


Correct coding may be the solution to the financial downturn that is plaguing many chiropractic practices across the nation.

The right formula


When determining how to code and bill for nutritional counseling services, you must assess whether the patient is presenting with actual symptoms, an established illness that requires nutritional counseling, or whether the patient requires preventive services.

Under the radar


Thanks to the current economic climate, people are tightening their belts. Third-party payers are no exception.

The right stuff


Using the right tools and the right attitude, you can find success when hiring new employees

Pre-order ACA’s 2011 Chiropractic Coding and Compliance Manual


The American Chiropractic Association’s 2011 Chiropractic Coding and Compliance Manual brings you the latest information to ensure you receive proper reimbursement for your services — as well as the details you need to comply with current healthcare requirements.

Patient management mysteries


When it comes to patient management, many practitioners believe it is something akin to a black art steeped in mystery — a kind of “voodoo” that few can understand or master.

Breakin’ down the walls


Dr. X was fortunate to own and practice in various multidisciplinary clinics working alongside MDs, PTs, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Co-insurance, co-pays, and deductibles


I am out of network with most insurance plans. I often times do not collect the co-pay from my patients, and if they have a large deductible, waive most of it. I assumed this is okay for me to do since I am out of network. Can I get in trouble for this?

T.E.N.S. billing and coding


Knowing what is reasonable and necessary can help you bill and code better for this therapy

Coding Questions: How to prevent insurance audits and refunds


Q: How can I prevent an insurance company from asking me for my SOAP notes? And if they do, what can I show them that will allow me to sleep better at night?

Coding Questions: How to bill and code for spinal decompression therapy


I own a spinal decompression therapy table. Most of my patients have insurance and want me to submit the claim to their carrier, but I am hesitant to do this. What is the most appropriate way to submit the claim?

Implement a compliance program


As chiropractors, most of the problems you see today arise from lack of compliance with federal and state law.

Chiro Biz Quiz: Using an outside billing service


There are numerous pros and cons to outsourcing your billing.

Coding Questions: What's your coding IQ?


Take this quiz to find out your coding IQ.


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