New Study Examines Cervical Manipulation and Artery Dissection A large 2026 study of nearly 863,000 matched patients provides important new evidence on cervical manipulation and cervical artery dissection (CeAD). Among patients seeking care for new neck pain or headache, researchers found no increased risk of CeAD following chiropractor-administered cervical manipulation compared with outpatient medical care involving…
By Evan Gwilliam DC MBA CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC Fellow Senior Vice President, Practisync The good news about the October 1, 2026 ICD-10-CM update is that chiropractors do not have much homework this year. There is one change involving plantar fasciitis that some chiropractic offices will need to make in their billing systems, plus a smaller change involving…
The Patient You Never Lost… Just Never Saw Again Why do some patients have a great first visit, understand the recommended care, and then simply never come back? Dr. Ray Foxworth explores an often-overlooked part of patient retention: the conversations that happen after the clinical recommendations are made. From financial expectations and front-desk communication to…
UnitedHealthcare Removes Prior Authorization for Certain Medicare Chiropractic Services Lisa Maciejewski-West of Gold Star Medical Billing reviews changes to UnitedHealthcare’s Prior Authorization requirements starting October 1, 2026. Make sure you fully understand how this change affects your practice.(KCA Member Benefit, must be logged in to view.) Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Insurance Updates KCA’s Medicare Committee…
Effective October 1, 2026 UnitedHealthcare will remove the prior authorization requirement for chiropractic manipulative treatment codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 for its Medicare Advantage and Medicare Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), effective October 1, 2026. The change should reduce an administrative step for eligible Medicare patients, but providers should still verify benefits and plan-specific requirements before providing care. CPT code …
The KCA Medicare Committee met on August 24 to discuss federal Medicare legislation, CMS changes, Medicare Advantage, billing compliance, and several insurance issues that could affect Kansas chiropractic offices. Here are the issues KCA members should have on their radar. Medicare Legislation: The Profession Is Working Toward One Voice H.R. 539 and S. 106 remain the primary Medicare legislation…
5 Things Every Chiropractic Office Needs in its AI Use Policy AI is already showing up in chiropractic offices—often before anyone has set clear rules for using it. In this members-only article, learn the five essential elements every chiropractic AI use policy should include to help protect patient information, guide staff, and keep professional judgment…
5 Things Every Chiropractic Office Needs in its AI Use Policy AI is already showing up in chiropractic offices—often before anyone has set clear rules for using it. In this members-only article, learn the five essential elements every chiropractic AI use policy should include to help protect patient information, guide staff, and keep professional judgment…
Each year, KCA members select the Doctor of the Year by ballot vote from candidates nominated by the KCA Board of Directors and Officers, KCA district officers, committee chairs, and chiropractic members of the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. This award recognizes a Kansas Doctor of Chiropractic who has gone above and beyond for the profession, their patients, and…
Chiropractic Board Members: Jerry DeGrado, DC, Tobi Jeurink, DC, DACBI and Mark S Balderston, DC, FPSC Mission Statement: Safeguard the public through licensure, education and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.” Agency Philosophy: Safeguarding the public is the Board’s primary responsibility. The Board and its staff approach their responsibilities in a balanced and…
