Very often, chiropractors and teams are confused about what can be charged to Medicare patients when it comes to the Limiting fee. In this helpful video, KMC explains the ins and the outs of the limiting fee…and why it’s not so limited for our offices in this profession.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Despite ongoing education, chiropractors continue to top the list for improper Medicare payments—primarily due to insufficient documentation.