You did what? Health care coding horror stories
Horror stories of creative health care coding causing confusion, and the importance of documentation for reimbursement…
A coding compliance audit: your window to better reimbursement
Critical for compliance and your bottom line, a coding compliance audit can find red flags among codes and increase revenue…
ICD 10 coding for chiropractic and what coders can learn from COVID-19
It is easy to forget the power of the diagnosis code in the world of health care in regard to ICD 10 coding for chiropractic, especially as it relates to reimbursement
Chiropractic coding with confidence in today’s regulatory climate
Chiropractic coding doesn’t have to be complicated — it comes down to the ABCDEs of coding and making sure you have the proper approach…
‘Prescribing’ DME for patients and durable medical equipment coding
Rather than ‘X-raying your patients’ wallets,’ realize your recommendations are key; durable medical equipment coding tips
The art and skill of evaluation and management coding
Experts take you through some common misconceptions regarding new and existing patient coding and points to look out for. Are E/M services provided on every patient visit? How about new-patient determinations for patients you haven’t seen in a while? Not knowing the difference means money left on the table.
Coding ICD-10 for cervical strains and sprains
Avoid issues that can cost you money and compliance visits when coding ICD-10 for cervical strains and sprains for patient visits.
Chiropractic office procedures: unproven or experimental coding, patient communication
Improving documentation, selecting proper codes and minimizing risk when performing chiropractic office procedures in this category is key
Why you need to understanding the basics of coding
Coding Keys If you ask most chiropractors how confident they are in their coding practices, you will hear a variety of responses depending on how many services a doctor provides. Even then, it can be a guess. This is a big problem, considering that how you are coding claims can make or break your compliance efforts. In addition, if all the required elements of Evaluation & Management (E/M), Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT), therapies, and documentation are not met, it may raise a red flag for audits and result in the payer recouping funds from your office. Who needs that?
Compliant coding: How to face one of your biggest challenges
Feature Coding compliance is an important issue for chiropractors today, with Medicare and other payers cracking down on fraudulent and non-compliant coding practices. As a result, chiropractic offices are facing increased scrutiny as many practices struggle to stay compliant and avoid violations. The environment that chiropractors practice in has certainly changed. More than a few doctors have committed fraudulent billing, bringing negative attention to chiropractic care.
