Documenting PART for Medicare Although the PART process for documenting the presence of a subluxation in Medicare has been around for more than 2 decades, it’s helpful to have a quick reference to what the four letters on the acronym represent and how to apply them to your documentation. Download, review and save this tool…
Par VS Non-Par Comparison
Differences Between Participating and Non-Participating Providers This image provides a snapshot of the difference between Participating Providers and Non-Participating Providers in the Medicare Part B program. This at-a-glance image demonstrates how the obligations are slightly different between the two options. Participation status is a highly personal decision for providers, but it should be noted that…
Opting Out is Not an Option
Chiropractors Singled-Out When it Comes to Medicare Enrollment We are often asked why chiropractors must bill for covered chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) services delivered to a Medicare patient. Why are chiropractors singled out and required to have a Medicare enrollment number in order to treat Medicare patients while other types of practitioners are allowed to…
OIG vs HIPAA
What You Need to Know There is a great deal of uncertainty regarding the differences between an OIG Compliance program and a HIPAA Compliance program. Although every practice has the right to develop its own unique plan to suit its size and services, a clinic cannot choose one over the other. An effective office compliance…
Doctor of Chiropractic Education & Qualifications
The Chiropractic Education Process Whether this is your first exposure to the chiropractic profession or not, it is important that you know the facts about the doctor of chiropractic’s (DC) education and qualifications. Unfortunately, over the years chiropractors have taken a verbal beating from the medical community. Although time has proven the important role they…
Replacement Plans in Medicare
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage To expand on your knowledge of Medicare Part C (Advantage) plans, also known as replacement plans, this resource calls out various facts to be aware of as you develop your Medicare education. Remember, these plans replace Part B Medicare, and providers are not obligated to join Part C plans in…