Mechanical Traction

Billing & Coding: Mechanical Traction

Mechanical traction devices may include the use of… What is mechanical traction? Mechanical traction is the application of sustained or intermittent mechanical unloading to the spine. The mechanical traction force produces distraction between the vertebrae thereby relieving pain and increasing tissue flexibility; generally for the cervical and lumbar spines. Mechanical Read more

Concussion

Billing & Coding: Concussion

The 3 new codes for concussion identify a concussion with unknown loss of consciousness and include… Are you aware of the new 2023 ICD-10 codes for concussion? The previous coding for concussion only identified no loss of consciousness, loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or more, and a generic unspecified Read more

An Active Chiropractic Care Plan

An Active Chiropractic Care Plan

85% of Americans will have back pain, and approximately $11 billion per year is spent on operations to relieve back pain. Is back surgery a ‘BOOMING’ business? 85% of Americans will have back pain, and approximately $11 billion per year is spent on operations to relieve back pain. Cigna Insurance Read more