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01.18.2012
 
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  • 2012 ChiroCode DeskBook--8 Books in 1 Helps You Get Paid
  • ChiroCode Complete & Easy ICD-10 Coding for Chiropractic
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  • Thursday, January 19, 2012 - HIPAA Updates for 2012
  • Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Twelve Steps to Follow for ICD-10-CM Transition Project Management

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  • PQRS Code Changes for 2012

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  • Use of an Alternate Massage Code

 
2012 ChiroCode DeskBook--8 Books in 1 Helps You Get Paid
 

Our 20th anniversary edition of of the ChiroCode DeskBook has been updated throughout with new and revised codes for 2012, up-to-date helps with compliance and audit protection, and all the latest changes in billing and reimbursement rules.

Now Available!

Highlights include:

  • A. Insurance and Reimbursement 1500 Claim Form instructions are updated. Medicare, NUCC and 5010 instructions are combined and easy to use.
  • B. Documentation Provides guidelines for initial and subsequent visits, with an analysis of recent OIG findings to help you avoid documentation errors.
  • C. Denials and Appeals Gain essential knowledge to manage claim denials, refund demands and adverse benefit determinations.
  • D. Compliance and Audit Protection This section is newly expanded to help you cope with emerging compliance requirements. Learn how to handle post-payment audits, new HITECH enforcement rules, the current OIG work plan, and more.
  • E. Diagnoses Current diagnosis codes for Chiropractic, with an introduction to ICD-10-CM coding.
  • F. Procedures Current procedure codes and RVUs for Chiropractic, with updated instructions by the AMA.
  • G. Supplies Current supply codes with fees for Chiropractic.
  • H. Fees. Study this section to understand Relative Value Units, multiple fee schedules, and fee discounts. Easily create your own fee schedule with the ChiroCode Fee Calculator.

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ChiroCode Complete & Easy ICD-10 Coding for Chiropractic
 

ChiroCode Complete & Easy ICD-10 Coding for ChiropraticWe are pleased to announce our new ChiroCode Complete & Easy ICD-10 Coding for Chiropractic.

Now Available!

This highly popular and essential new book is your one-stop reference for converting your practice to ICD-10-CM. Inside you will find a comprehensive list of relevant ICD-10-CM codes for Chiropractic, tools to help you translate from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM, a complete guide to understanding ICD-10-CM coding, and the other aids you will need to make the transition painless. Even though the mandatory start date for ICD-10-CM is October, 2013, you need this book to avoid any interruption to your revenue stream.

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Written by the experts you trust, this book will become one of your most valuable tools during this industry conversion process.

 
CPT© 2012 Standard Edition

Stay in compliance with CPT code changes each year and increase the accuracy of your claims submission with the AMA's official coding resource for procedural codes, rules and guidelines.

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Use promo code CPT6 to save $10 when you check out.

 
HIPAA Updates for 2012
ChiroCode Webinar: Thursday, January 19, 2011 
Time: 4 pm Eastern, 3 pm Central, 2 pm Mountain, 1 pm Pacific
Presented by Mario P. Fucinari D.C., CCSP, DAAPM, MCS-P
Significant changes have occurred in HIPAA over the last two years. The required format change for HIPAA went into effect on January 1, 2012. Meanwhile, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that they will be performing on-site audits of offices for HIPAA compliance. Are you compliant?

Click here to learn more and to register.

 
Twelve Steps to Follow for ICD-10-CM Transition Project Management
ChiroCode Webinar: Thursday, January 26, 2011 
Time: 4 pm Eastern, 3 pm Central, 2 pm Mountain, 1 pm Pacific
Presented by Michael Vocu, CCCPC
The ICD-10-CM transition period is likely to be a challenging time for Chiropractic. ChiroCode Institute wants to help you and your office make the transition. These twelve steps are sure to get you on the right track with your ICD-10-CM transition.

Click here to learn more and to register.

 
PQRS Code Changes for 2012
CMS recently changed a portion of the coding system for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), which includes the deletion of codes G8440 and G8441. These changes were released after the 2012 ChiroCode DeskBook went to press, and relate to pages B-50 and B-51 of the book.

Click here to view the current PQRS codes for 2012 that Chiropractors can report.

 
Use of an Alternate Massage Code

Question: I was reading the description of the CPT code 97530 and it seems like it could fit for massage. Do you have any other information regarding billing 97530 code for massage?

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