Themedical necessity of services is an overarching criterion for care.  Claims review must ensure the chiropracticservice performed are “reasonable and necessary” or “appropriate” by examiningthe documentation, billing, and coding for key elements proving the medicalnecessity for care of the patient’s condition. Dr. Mario Fucinari will define what is considered medical necessity inany clinical case.  He will also examine examples of California, Louisiana, New Jersey, NewYork, Tennessee, and Texas state regulations for documentation and coding requiredto show medical necessity.  Sponsored by ASH and ChiroCredit 

How do you know if you are an ethical person?  Personal and professional ethics affect youroverall success and satisfaction.  Yourcore convictions enter every area of your professional and personal life.  Knowing the difference between right andwrong is not enough.  Knowing what theright thing is and doing it is different. Discover what the public expects regarding ethics from their healthcareteam and where you fit in.  Both hours ofthis course will include a discussion of state rules and regulations for allstates, including, but not limited to, examples from the states of Texas (i.e.,TX, 201.5026, and TX 77.3, 77.5, 77.11), New York, and New Jersey among otherstates.  Sponsored by ASH and ChiroCredit.  www.ChiroCredit.com

Several changes that affect the chiropractic practice havetaken effect in 2023.  See whatdocumentation, coding, billing, and practice management protocols you need toknow.  Changessuch as the No Surprises Act, new evaluationand management guidelines, HIPAA guidelines, and ICD-10 modifications will beexplored.  Dr. Mario Fucinari willdeliver nuts and bolts information to update your practice protocols and keepyou productive and compliant.  This classis perfect for doctors, staff, and billers.  Sponsoredby ChiroHealthUSA.  Register at www.ICAIDCs@gmail.com

Several changes affectingthe chiropractic practice took effect in 2023. Even the cash practice is affected by regulations such as the NoSurprises Act.  Changes such as the newevaluation and management guidelines, HIPAA guidelines, and ICD-10 changes willbe explored.  This class is designed for everybody; doctors, staff, and billers willgain useful information.  Thisclass is perfect fordoctors, staff, and billers.  Sponsored by WCA.  Registration is through Wisconsin Chiropractic Association. 

PART ONE:  Noon-6 PM EST.  Lifestyle changes and the COVID pandemic have resulted in a growing population of individuals recovering from the effects of infection and lifestyle alterations.  The pandemic has compounded spinal and extremity problems, injuries, and deconditioning.   Learn a systematic approach to the functional consultation, examination, and rehabilitation protocols of your patients.  Learn how to treat your patients from the Ground Up!  Low-Tech Treatment and Rehabilitation protocols will be taught to doctors and staff, including considerations in exercise, joint mobility, proprioception, and sensory-motor training progressions.  Sponsored by Foot Levelers.  Register at https://www.footlevelers.com/seminars/detail?itn=FLSEM20230304-PA

PART TWO 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST.  Lifestyle changes and the COVID pandemic have resulted in a growing population of individuals recovering from the effects of infection and lifestyle alterations.  The pandemic has compounded spinal and extremity problems, injuries, and deconditioning.   Learn a systematic approach to the functional consultation, examination, and rehabilitation protocols of your patients.  Learn how to treat your patients from the Ground Up!  Low-Tech Treatment and Rehabilitation protocols will be taught to doctors and staff, including considerations in exercise, joint mobility, proprioception, and sensory-motor training progressions.  Sponsored by Foot Levelers.  Register at https://www.footlevelers.com/seminars/detail?itn=FLSEM20230304-PA

The Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act (HIPAA) was first passed in 1996.  The HIPAA requirements were recently updatedexpanding the requirements to keep patient records confidential.  The Federal government mandates annualtraining on HIPAA rules and regulations. Dr. Mario Fucinari will update the attendees as he guides you through a nuts-and-boltsrisk assessment of your office, explaining the required actions and guidelinesto keep your office compliant from the front desk to the treatment room. Registration is through the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association.

Beinga practice manager or chiropractic assistant means you must know all applicablepolicies and procedures on billing, collections, and compliance.  The methods you use to communicate the “chiropracticstory” will not only prevent medical errors but will help to ensure bettercompliance and outcome treatment.    Asan assistant to the doctor, it is crucial that you are aware of the policies andprocedures needed to be compliant.  Simplechanges will make a significant difference in the office's efficiency andproductivity.  Dr. Mario Fucinari, aCertified Professional Compliance Office, Certified Physician Practice Manager,and a seasoned practitioner of 35 years will show you how to incorporate thelatest developments into the practice.  Registration is through Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association.

You have taken all the classes, but the rules have changed again for 2023.  Government and carrier changes will impact the chiropractic office and the way you practice.  Even the cash practice is affected by regulations such as the No Surprises Act.  Learn what documentation, patient treatment, billing, and coding tools are essential in the Chiropractic practice. Changes such as the new evaluation and management guidelines, HIPAA guidelines, and ICD-10 changes will be explored.  This class is designed for everybody; doctors, staff, and billers will gain useful information!  Sponsored by NCMIC.  Register at https://catalog.ilchiro.org/item/medicare-hipaa-coding-essentials-2023-virtual-114886  Approved for 4 Hours CME Cat One

Ethical and effectivepeer review requires a clear understanding of the coverage standards of Medicare andother private payers and how to bill for those services. Peer ReviewConsultants and practicing Chiropractors must stay up to date with the documentation,billing, and coding changes. Significant changes, including the 2023 evaluationand management guidelines, HEDIS^® measures, ICD-10, and CPT changes willimpact the chiropractic office.  Learnhow to provide evidence-based and ethical clinical opinions regarding themedical necessity of chiropractic treatment. Sponsored by NCMIC. Attendees may use this class toward the NCMIC 5%discount for policyholders.  Register through the Kentucky Chiropractic Association.  Sponsored by NCMIC.  Attendees may use this class toward the NCMIC 5% discount for policyholders.

PART ONE:  Noon-6 PM EST.  Lifestyle changes and the COVID pandemic have resulted in a growing population of individuals recovering from the effects of infection and lifestyle alterations.  The pandemic has compounded spinal and extremity problems, injuries, and deconditioning.   Learn a systematic approach to the functional consultation, examination, and rehabilitation protocols of your patients.  Learn how to treat your patients from the Ground Up!  Low-Tech Treatment and Rehabilitation protocols will be taught to doctors and staff, including considerations in exercise, joint mobility, proprioception, and sensory-motor training progressions.  Sponsored by Foot Levelers.  Register at https://www.footlevelers.com/seminars/detail?itn=FLSEM20230304-PA

PART TWO 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST.  Lifestyle changes and the COVID pandemic have resulted in a growing population of individuals recovering from the effects of infection and lifestyle alterations.  The pandemic has compounded spinal and extremity problems, injuries, and deconditioning.   Learn a systematic approach to the functional consultation, examination, and rehabilitation protocols of your patients.  Learn how to treat your patients from the Ground Up!  Low-Tech Treatment and Rehabilitation protocols will be taught to doctors and staff, including considerations in exercise, joint mobility, proprioception, and sensory-motor training progressions.  Sponsored by Foot Levelers.  Register at www.footlevelers.com/seminars