Many chiropractic offices are feeling the stress from insurance billing including… Are you thinking about becoming more of a cash-based chiropractic practice? Many chiropractic offices are feeling the stress from insurance billing including administrative hours, delayed or denied claims, and lastly compromised care based on limitations in coverage. Switching to Read more…
Chiropractic billing often has stricter rules including… Are there specific insurance rules for chiropractic care that differ from other specialties? Chiropractic billing often has stricter rules including: Medicare only covers active treatment for spinal subluxations and excludes maintenance care or other therapies. Payers frequently flag chiropractic services for over-utilization, so Read more…
Transparent patient communication builds trust and simplifies the billing process for the doctor, staff, and your chiropractic patients. How do you communicate chiropractic services not covered by insurance to your patients? Transparent patient communication builds trust and simplifies the billing process for the doctor, staff, and your chiropractic patients. It Read more…
What steps should you take if your chiropractic claim is denied or rejected? What steps should you take if your chiropractic claim is denied or rejected? First, review the explanation of benefits or rejection notice to find the reason for the denial or rejection of your chiropractic claim. The most Read more…
Prioritizing ongoing training is key! Is your staff getting regular training in billing practices? Efficient billing is important to the success of your chiropractic practice. It keeps your cash flow steady, reduces stress, and gives you more time for your patients. Billing errors often stem from gaps in training. Team Read more…
4 Tips to help avoid documentation issues… Is your chiropractic office experiencing insurance claim denial due to lack of documentation? Documentation problems cause delays and disrupt workflows, and negatively impact your chiropractic practice’s revenue. Insurers require clear proof of medical necessity for every service, and incomplete documentation leads to denied Read more…
Denied or rejected claims can upset your entire chiropractic practice’s workflow, delaying payments,… Are denied or rejected insurance claims preventable? Denied or rejected claims can upset your entire chiropractic practice’s workflow, delaying payments, wasting staff time, and causing unnecessary frustration. Most rejections are preventable like incorrect patient info, coding errors, Read more…
Mismanagement of bundled (or unbundled) services can trigger red flags with payers. Is mismanagement of bundling CPT codes creating problems with your chiropractic insurance billing? Bundling refers to the use of a single CPT code to describe two separate procedures that were performed during the same visit. Mismanagement of bundled Read more…
It is aggravating to discover too late that some of your billed services are not covered by insurance. Is your chiropractic office experiencing claims for non-covered services? It is aggravating to discover too late that some of your billed services are not covered by insurance. These billing issues and unexpected Read more…
The unique set of challenges chiropractic billing comes with includes… What are some of the challenges in chiropractic billing? The unique set of challenges chiropractic billing comes with includes: Insurers and CMS often require detailed records to demonstrate medical necessity, particularly for services such as spinal manipulation. Incomplete documentation can Read more…