Dr. Donald DeFabio teaches Relevant Rehab, hands-on seminars throughout the U.S., and his e-book, The Six Keys to In Office Rehab, is available free on his website:www.DeFabioDifference.com. For doctors looking to obtain a diplomate in rehab, he teaches a CCSP to Rehab Diplomate and Rehab Diplomate exam review recognized by the ACRB, which has virtual learning modules. His presentations are fast paced, well-referenced and designed to give the attendee information they can apply immediately. Check out his YouTube Channel (DrDeFabio), which has more an 36K subscribers, to find his exercise protocols, rehab tips and his "Fabulous Feasts" cooking show on healthy eating. He can be reached at DeFabioChiropractic@gmail.com for questions and to register for his workshops.
Recent laws in New Jersey and California represent a disturbing trend that will negatively impact a practice’s ability to collect monies from patients, as well as expose them to significant penalties if the practice does not follow the mandatory guidelines to a T. Please be aware that a similar law may be coming to your state. The time to act is before the law is passed.
With estimates showing over 30 million Americans affected by peripheral neuropathy – and a significant portion underdiagnosed – it’s increasingly likely that chiropractors are already treating these patients. What’s missing is structured recognition, comprehensive management and targeted tools to slow progression, improve function and support systemic health.
Each year, ICD-10-CM is updated on Oct. 1. For 2026, there are 74,179 total codes, with 487 additions, 28 deletions and 38 revisions. Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim submission date. Services performed on/after Oct. 1 must use the new codes. While no changes affect the common spinal or extraspinal codes most frequently used by DCs, several updates may still affect your claims – particularly for comorbidities, referred pain, or trauma cases.
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