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…
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.