issue-07-1999 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

“I just don’t understand this insurance company. They always reject my claims, calling them maintenance care. Why won’t they pay?” the doctor lamented. “I even called them, but it didn’t help. I think they pick on chiropractors. Sometimes I think they don’t like us.” Does this sound familiar? Consultants and software developers hear a lot […]

How Your CAs Can Collect 98% of Your Fees

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Running a chiropractic office is a business. Simply speaking, your office could go out of business if your fees aren’t collected. A good CA should be a good collector. Unfortunately, collecting fees is usually the weakest link in the CA’s office procedure. Your staff must learn and practice the techniques of collecting until they become […]

Fees & Reimbursement Survey Results

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

ABOUT THE SURVEY…. 362 readers responded to the survey. The survey results reflect averages, regardless of the number of responses received to each question. In a few cases, a low response rate may have affected the statistical outcome. The national figures reported in the overall results section of the survey are weighted by region, based […]

Confused by the Maze of Billing and Coding Rules?

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

The first two questions relate to physical medicine and rehabilitation procedures such as therapeutic ultrasound (97035), therapeutic exercise (97110) and manual therapy techniques (97140). These procedures have 15-minute time values attached to them. Question: What procedure code or modifier would be used if the service lasted only seven to 10 minutes? Answer: When reporting physical […]

Five Master Keys to Achieving Success

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Success is something we all strive for in today’s society. In defining success, the financial area of our lives tends to get the most attention. Nearly everyone has a desire to achieve some type of financial independence during his or her lifetime. Achieving success in our personal lives, including our relationships with family, friends and […]

Designing Your First Office

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Part Three in a Three-Part Series In the May and August columns, we examined some of the key elements involved in the initial design and construction of your first office. Now, in this final installment, we take a look at what it takes to create an effective environment in your new office space. Friendly and […]

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

How Your CAs Can Collect 98% of Your Fees

Fees & Reimbursement Survey Results

Confused by the Maze of Billing and Coding Rules?

Five Master Keys to Achieving Success

Designing Your First Office

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