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.
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 […]
The new Medicare ABN has been posted and is now available for use, valid through March 31, 2029. It replaces the prior version — members can download all approved English, Spanish, and Large Print versions inside.
December 2, 2024 – Important HIPAA Changes for Chiropractors in 2024, by Ewan Gwilliam, DC, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, AAPC Fellow, Sr. Vice-President of Practisync The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is ever-evolving. Its purpose is to protect patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. It also…
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.
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…
Earlier this year, KCA’s Medicare Committee submitted a set of questions to CMS about chiropractors treating patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans when the provider isn’t in that plan’s network. We finally got an official, written answer — and it settles several questions members ask us regularly about billing, disclosure, and whether an insurer can force you into its network.
