Are you on top of the diagnosis code updates for 2026? October 1st brings additions and deletions to the ICD-10 codes and although these are 2026 codes, the effective date is October 1st, 2025. Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim submission date. Services performed on Read more…
Have you considered diversifying your chiropractic practice’s income? Generating income to maintain your chiropractic practice and personal life relies on the ability to diversify income. Here are several ways your chiropractic practice can be paid: Cash Standard health insurance PPO and HMO insurance Worker’s Compensation Personal injury Medicare Veterans Administration Read more…
Why should you switch to a cash-based chiropractic practice? 5 reasons you should be switching to a cash-based model for your chiropractic practice include: A cash-based model makes for clean, simple patient payment transactions. A cash-based model eliminates hours of administrative insurance billing work per week. A cash-based model provides Read more…
Are you thinking about shifting to more of a cash-based chiropractic practice? Here are 2 steps to building a cash-based chiropractic practice. 1. Start small by converting one service and build from there. 2. Educate your patients by explaining the benefits of paying directly. Switching to a cash-based chiropractic practice Read more…
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…