Scribe Duties & the Chiropractic Assistant

This Rapid Tutorial will outline the role of the scribe and how the scribe can help the clinic and doctor document more efficiently. We also discuss what areas of compliance that a clinic must consider when utilizing a scribe.

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.

What is a Scribe? 

A scribe is not a medical provider. The Joint Commission, which accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs, released the following statement in July 2012: “A scribe is an unlicensed person hired to enter information into the electronic medical record (EMR) or chart at the direction of a physician or practitioner. It is the Joint…

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.

The Anatomy of a New Patient Visit 

Documentation styles may vary from provider to provider, but the foundational pieces should be the same. As a Chiropractic Assistant, understanding key components of the treatment notes can lead to future opportunities to assist the doctor as a scribe or in follow-up on claim submissions. Locate the Support Tool titled The Anatomy of an Initial New…

Documenting Active Treatment

A Chiropractic Assistant (CA) interacts with patients and might interact with charting. A CA can become a check and balance system for the doctor and office for documenting to the standards outlined by the insurance policy and/or state regulations. As stated in this training, medical necessity is based on active care, not maintenance care. When…

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.

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.

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…

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.