What does Excludes 1 mean for a Chiropractor? Have you ever wondered what an 'Excludes 1' note on ICD-10-CM means? Or, perhaps you are wondering: What does Excludes 1 mean for a Chiropractor? This note can cause a lot of confusion, and if it is not properly applied, can cause claim denials and delay YOU getting ... Read More

Are Your Properly Billing CPT 97012? If you use the 97012 CPT code in your clinic, please be aware that this is ONLY to be used for mechanical traction. That would mean traction with a machine/table that looks something like this: The main question or discrepancy we usually see when looking at billing 97012 is ... Read More

The Difference Between Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplement Plans Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans are both types of health insurance plans that patients are eligible to enroll in once they reach Medicare age. However, there are some key differences between how these plans are billed. Medicare Advantage OR Replacement plans are offered by ... Read More

The Importance of Running an Insurance Accounts Receivables Report for Healthcare Professionals One of the single most important things that a healthcare professional can do to keep on top of their insurance billing (and make sure things don't slip through the cracks), also happens to be one of the things most offices steadfastly refuse to do. That ... Read More

Brace Yourself: Deductible Reset is Coming! The impact of a January deductible reset for medical offices can be multifaceted, affecting both revenue and patient behavior. Here's a breakdown of the potential impacts: Potential positive impacts of Deductible: Increased patient volume in Q4: As patients rush to meet their deductibles before the reset, medical offices can ... Read More

Common EOB Denials and What They Mean Understanding why insurance claims you send are being denied can be incredibly frustrating and time consuming. If you're like most healthcare professionals, there are probably a thousand things you'd rather be doing than trying to decode why your claims are getting denied. However, with just a little bit ... Read More

What is so Great About Claim MD? One thing that every chiropractor who accepts insurance needs is a good EDI Clearinghouse, and with so many to choose from, figuring out which one is right for you can feel like a daunting task. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear from health care ... Read More

Can You Deduct Chiropractic Bills on Your Taxes? Chiropractic care is a popular form of alternative medicine that can help to relieve pain and improve overall health. But what about the tax implications of chiropractic care? Can you deduct the cost of your chiropractor visits on your taxes? The answer is yes, but there are ... Read More