The “Day One and a Half” System Consistent, installed systems bring consistent practice success. “Day One and a Half” is a critical system. To be successful, create regular time to manage this pivotal, timely documentation process. We suggest that each shift makes time for this all-important activity at least once a day. Initial visit and…
Medicare Diagnosis Rules
As with all treatments and services in chiropractic, Medicare has its own set of rules, policies, and procedures. It is particularly important to be clear about the diagnosis rules regarding Medicare patients. You should review Medicare’s guidance in your Local Coverage Articles, and revisit them frequently to stay on-top of any changes. Doing so will…
Medicare Diagnosis Rules
For Medicare coverage, there must be a diagnosis of subluxation, along with a secondary neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis in a spinal region. Medicare has, in recent years, allowed for a wider variety of secondary code to couple with the segmental dysfunction primary code. This brief training outlines the Medicare guidelines and requirements for diagnosis, both in the…
I Submitted My Enrollment-Now What?
Preparation During the Approval Process Once a Medicare application has been submitted and approved, it could take between 30 and 120 days for final processing. During that time, there is plenty of preparation that can be done. Enrollment is but a single step in the process. Now the practice must be readied to accept, treat,…