Business Essentials Archives

Defining Medical Necessity

Professionally trained and licensed healthcare professionals, such as Doctors of Chiropractic, can diagnose and develop a treatment plan for their patients. Their decision-making skills allow them to determine which services (therapy, adjustments, exercise, etc.) and the “frequency” (how often) and “duration” (how long) of the patient’s visits to prescribe. As long as the doctor exercises…

Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Training is now available as part of Library Membership! This official training is for those who wish to certify through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB). The KMC University Library is an online resource for chiropractors and their teams that provides access to a vast array of educational materials and resources related to Medicare, documentation, billing, coding, compliance, and the business aspects of running a chiropractic practice. It can help chiropractors and their teams stay up-to-date on the latest regulations and best practices, as well as save time and money by avoiding costly mistakes. Click here to learn more.

A Chiropractic Assistant’s Documentation Guide

This must-see Rapid Tutorial examines the types of documentation needed in a new or initial patient chart, including insurance and HIPAA information in addition to the treatment notes. A patient’s chart includes ongoing and updated records that must be continually updated and kept organized. This is especially important to the CA who helps with history…

Standard Documentation Abbreviations

Download Support Tool Here is a list of abbreviations to print out and utilize when assisting with chart interpretation or documentation. Health care has many standard abbreviations that are consistent throughout the country and even worldwide. No matter where you go in the United States, BP stands for blood pressure, C/S stands for cervical (spine),…

EHR (Electronic Health Records) vs. Paper Documentation

Download Support Tool Electronic Health Record use is increasing throughout health care. It has streamlined documentation and billing and affected the office’s ability to follow HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and other required regulations. Many offices still use some paper documents, which also has benefits. It is important to know how and why something…

Documentation & the Chiropractic Assistant

This tutorial provides the brick-and-mortar understanding that documentation is crucial. It serves many important purposes. It is a communication tool within the office and with others outside the office. It allows regulatory boards to see what has happened in the clinic or in a case. Documentation serves as written proof of services rendered by the…

The Documentation Role of the CA

Assisting the Doctor of Chiropractic The Initial History of a new patient has a few major components that are often expanded upon when the doctor thoroughly examines the patient. Most clinics use a history intake form that gathers most of the initial information. CAs can ensure the intake process and exam procedures are done efficiently…