21st Century Cures Act Open Notes Rule

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has issued a new rule under the 21st Century Cures Act intended to give patients safe, secure access to their health data.  The rule, commonly known as the “Open Notes” rule, was introduced March 9, 2020...

Appealing CPT Code 99072

We have received many inquiries regarding how to best appeal denials of the new CPT code 99072 which was established to account for additional supplies and staff time needed due to a public health emergency.  For more details on this code see our previous report...

HELP AVERT MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE CUTS!

HELP AVERT MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE CUTS!We had previously asked you to support the ACA’s effort to stop the cuts to Medicare reimbursement for chiropractic by contacting your legislator to support bill H.R.8505.  New legislation, H.R.8702, the Holding Providers Harmless...

New CPT Code 99072 Review

In September, the AMA released a new CPT code, 99072, created to address additional expenses incurred by providers as a result of additional safety measures and cleaning supplies needed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The formal definition of CPT 99072 is Additional...

2021 ICD-10 Code Updates

Each year on October 1st there are updates to the ICD-10 diagnosis code set implemented. Each year we advise you of any code additions or changes that affect chiropractic. Please note the codes below that are deleted and begin using their replacement codes as of...

New Medicare ABN!

Medicare has released an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) form. This new form will be mandatory as of August 31, 2020. An ABN is a written notice which a physician, provider, or supplier give to a Medicare beneficiary before items or services are furnished...