Support Tool Download, save and review this helpful Support Tool that serves as a quick reference for commonly used HCPCS codes in Chiropractic. While this is not meant to be an exhaustive list, it does provide easy access as one is learning and becoming familiar with utilizing these codes. KMC University always recommends that providers…

 Reference Document Download, save and review this Reference Document supplied by Foot Levelers. It outlines important billing and coding details when working with functional orthotics or shoes in your practice. Foot Levelers Reference Guide

Attain Accuracy in Coding Your HCPCS manual helps you find the most accurate codes for billing services that do not have an assigned CPT code and for products that you offer in your practice. Update your HCPCS manual annually. Be sure you have the most current information in your manual to ensure that you are…

It is All in the Details Identifying CMT (Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy) services properly in your software is the first step in proper coding and billing. It aids in the prevention of data entry-related errors and is the best way to ensure that the appropriate service code has been selected for your CMT service. It is…

Diagnosing Explains the ‘Why’ Diagnosis codes (ICD-10) are required to support and further identify why a particular service/procedure was performed. Even for maintenance care, diagnosing is important. An incorrect diagnosis may indicate to a third-party that care was medically necessary, when in fact it was not. In order to clearly communicate why maintenance care was…

Tell the Patient’s Story  Service codes (CPT/HCPCS) tell a third-party what you’re doing with the patient. As with all coding, even maintenance care must be properly coded to clearly communicate in the patient record, and/or to any authorized third-party that may have access to this data. Maintenance care services for non-Medicare patients are correctly coded…