Getting paid for an evaluation and management (E/M) service billed the same day as chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) is one of the most common reimbursement headaches in practice. This guide from Practisync breaks down what separates a billable E/M from the routine work already bundled into CMT — and the documentation habits that make the difference between a paid claim and a denial.
Chiropractors across Kansas are increasingly being targeted with ads promoting “turnkey” peptide programs, marketed as fully compliant, simple to implement, and a new revenue stream. It raises an obvious question: can chiropractors in Kansas actually use peptides with their patients? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no — it depends entirely on what you mean by “peptides” and how they’re being used.
By Dr. Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC I was reviewing practice numbers with a chiropractor recently who was convinced workers’ compensation patients just weren’t profitable anymore. His collections seemed lower than they should have been, and like many doctors, he immediately assumed reimbursements had been cut again. But when we looked closer, we found something surprising. The problem wasn’t the workers’ compensation carrier. […]
The Kansas Chiropractic Association is pleased to announce that its 12-hour Kansas radiology technology course is now available online at KansasChiro.com. Developed by Dr. Steven Gould, DC, DACBR, and Dr. Travis Oller, DC, KCA Executive Director, the program provides required radiology education for chiropractic assistants, medical assistants, nurses, and other eligible individuals who take X-rays under […]
Thank you to the doctors who brought recent Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City claim denials to our attention. Based on those reports, KCA reviewed the claims information available through Infinedi Analytics for Kansas chiropractic providers. Our preliminary analysis found a notable pattern beginning in January 2026. Approximately 30% of Blue KC service lines were identified as […]
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. While Medicare benefits are considered mandatory spending and payments to providers are expected to continue, there are several areas where your practice may experience disruptions. What Will Continue What May Be Affected Recommendations for Your Practice Consider…
ICD 10 Changes October 1, 2025Minimal ICD-10-CM Updates Relevant to ChiropracticBy Evan Gwilliam DC MBA QCC CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC FellowSenior Vice President, Practisync The official ICD-10 updates for Fiscal Year 2026 go into effect October 1st, 2025. The update contains 487 new, 28 deleted, and 38 revised ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. These 2026 ICD-10-CM…
