Dealing with personal injury cases can be confusing for chiropractors — especially when attorneys and insurance get involved. In this HelpDesk video, KMC explains why you should never act like a bank for your patients, how to handle PIP, med pay, and third-party claims properly, and what to watch for when attorneys try to control the money. Protect your practice and get paid fairly for your care!
Good documentation is more than a requirement—it’s an art that protects your practice and serves your patients. In this HelpDesk video, Dr. Erin Stubblefield from KMC University breaks down the key principles that make patient documentation clear, consistent, and defensible. Learn why specificity, consistency, accurate tracking, and personalization transform your daily notes into powerful tools for better patient care and stronger compliance
Many chiropractors proudly stand behind the phrase “Cash is King,” and for good reason. A cash-only model offers real advantages—reduced administrative work, freedom from insurance billing headaches, and greater control over operations. However, don’t let the simplicity fool you. This model doesn’t grant immunity from state or federal audits. Like a good perfume, simplified billing can mask serious compliance responsibilities—ones tied not to payers, but to your core obligations as a licensed healthcare provider. Being…
According to CCGPP (Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters, www.ClinicalCompass.org), re-evaluations to determine your patient’s progress should be completed every 30 days. This training helps maximize the re-evaluation process. Our members enjoy one hour of continuing education credit (in participating states) per quarter, and we foot the bill! Unfortunately, it’s not included in your level of membership, but we’d be happy to provide you with more information on how you, too, can enjoy this…
In chiropractic practices, the term “consultation” is used in many ways. But when it comes to billing and coding, consultation codes in chiropractic have a very specific meaning—one that often gets misunderstood. Let’s break down what consultation codes in chiropractic actually mean, when you should use them, and why you should proceed with caution. Chiropractors commonly use the word “consultation” to describe two things: The initial visit when gathering a patient’s history A free pre-care…
Dr. Erin Stubblefield will kick of this month’s Members-Only exclusive Answer Call with a focused discussion on essential compliance requirements relevant to all providers – HIPAA, Medicare compliance, and documentation – to best prepared in case of a regulatory audit. Our members enjoy one hour of continuing education credit (in participating states) per quarter, and we foot the bill! Unfortunately, it’s not included in your level of membership, but we’d be happy to provide you…