Informed Consent in Chiropractic: Is a Digital Signature Enough?

Dr. Erin Stubblefield from the KMC University HelpDesk discusses the use of digital consent forms for chiropractors, highlighting that informed consent is more than just obtaining a signature; it’s about clear communication with patients regarding their treatment options. With the legal backing of the ESIGN Act and UETA, chiropractors can use electronic signatures as long as they comply with state laws and HIPAA regulations.

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Diagnosis Coupling: With Medicare, Don’t Go Solo!

Ever had a CO-16 denial on your Medicare EOB? Or you got a denial that said your diagnosis codes didn’t match the CPT code? All of this may be because of a lack of proper diagnosis coupling. This HelpDesk video sheds some light on what’s necessary!

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Help Your Patients Get Reimbursed: How to Create a Compliant Superbill

Whether you’re a cash-based practice or finally stepping away from insurance dependency, this walkthrough will help you create a defensible, patient-friendly superbill that works.

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Mastering Documentation: Telling the Patient’s Story

Documentation, in its simplest form, is the story of what happened during a patient encounter being told so that even the busiest and most distracted insurance reviewer can understand it.

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Why Chiropractors Are Top of the Medicare Error List

Despite ongoing education, chiropractors continue to top the list for improper Medicare payments—primarily due to insufficient documentation.

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Gidgets, Gadgets, and Compliance — What You Must Know Before You Buy!

With the abundance of new technologies and products available to enhance your practice, it’s important not to rush into decisions based on ‘Get Rich Quick’ promises.

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