Insurance

Making the Right Decisions Can Positively Affect Your Revenue Cycle

Posted in: Insurance, Medicare Updates

Can Chiropractors Opt Out of Medicare? First, you must be aware that “opting out” and being non-par are not the same thing. Opting out refers[...]

MassHealth Chiropractic Referral Requirements: begin today August 1, 2025

Posted in: Insurance, Insurance, MCS News

MassHealth Chiropractic Referral Requirements: begin today August 1, 2025 Background and Advocacy Efforts We understand the frustration and concerns circulating throughout the profession regarding the[...]

Update on June 17 Meeting with the Division of Insurance

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📣 Legislative Update for the Chiropractic Profession Update on June 17 Meeting with the Division of Insurance On June 17, our lobbyist Steve Panagiotakos, along[...]

The new Blue Cross Blue Shield fee schedule, effective Monday, July 1, 2025, is now available.

Posted in: Insurance, Insurance, News

The new Blue Cross Blue Shield fee schedule, effective Monday, July 1, 2025, is now available. This fee schedule applies to services provided regardless of[...]

Sample Letter for Patients to notify their Insurance Provider

Posted in: Insurance, Insurance, MCS News

[Your Clinic Letterhead – Optional][Today’s Date] Insurance provider Provider Outreach and Engagement[Address if available] RE: Urgent Concern – Multiple Therapy Procedure Reduction (MTPR) Policy Impact on[...]

ICD-10-CM Updates Bring Clarity to Disc Degeneration Codes

Posted in: Insurance, MCS News

The official ICD-10 updates for Fiscal Year 2025 go into effect on October 1st, 2024. There are 252 new codes, 36 deleted, and 13 revised[...]

Diagnosis Pointing Can Help You Get Paid

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Reimbursement in healthcare is about conveying that a service was done for good reason. When a provider documents the services delivered during a healthcare encounter,[...]

2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates: What Massachusetts Chiropractors Need to Know

Posted in: Insurance, Medicare Updates

Effective Date: October 1, 2024 The 2025 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code updates bring important changes that will impact chiropractic care in Massachusetts. These updates introduce 252[...]

Medicare Advantage Requires Patient Records To Be Kept for 10 Years?

Posted in: Cost-Effectiveness, Insurance, MCS News, Medicare Updates

Experts Recommend a Longer Retention Period for Medicare Fee-for-Service and Medicaid Claims As you are aware, Massachusetts law requires healthcare providers, including chiropractors, to maintain[...]

New Prior-Authorization Requirements for Medicare Advantage Plans