The 10 Most Common EHR Documentation Errors
Share this page: Medicare recently released three clarifications on documentation requirements. Documentation is not only critical for proper reimbursement, but is also necessary for risk management and continuity of care. Even the cash patient must have proper...
Don’t Fear the FROF
Share this page: Sometimes, new patients show up wanting to establish a relationship for maintenance care or to have a doctor in place to help them with any future problems. But most of the time, a new patient comes to your office because they’re in pain. And,...
CMS Clarifies Medical Necessity Requirements
Share this page: On December 23, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new instructional video describing their policies and procedures for establishing medical necessity of chiropractic care.1 The video was released on the heels of a...
Billing & Coding for Wellness Services
Share this page: Question: Dr Kotlar, “Do insurance companies pay for wellness services?” Answer: Yes, some carriers pay for wellness exams, preventive medicine services and maintenance care. Here are a few examples: 1. Preventive Medicine Exam – New...
Why is the Discount Challenge prize amount $11,181? Because that is the average “per-occurrence” fine for Medicare inducements. That’s not $11,181 per patient, that’s not per provider, that’s PER VISIT. Stinks, doesn’t it? To us, the prize amount is worth the investment if we can help our profession better understand proper discounting.