Marty Kotlar, DC, CHCC, CBCS

Dr. Marty Kotlar owned and operated a successful chiropractic practice for 12 years and a multi-specialty practice for four years. The president of Target Coding, Dr. Kotlar is certified in CPT coding and health care compliance, has authored eight books chiropractic coding, compliance and documentation, and conducts periodic webinars for Discount Chiropractic Supplies on compliance and coding.

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Billing/Coding for Therapeutic Taping
September 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 18)
The Medicare ABN Form
July 16, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 15)
A "Good" Diagnosis Can Improve Reimbursement
February 12, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 04)
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Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?

Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?

Jamy Antoine, DC, BCN, CFP®
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Chiropractic at Risk Globally
Chiropractic at Risk Globally

There has long been an attempt by those who are not legitimate doctors of chiropractic to usurp the title of chiropractor from those who have earned their degree from an accredited chiropractic program. This generally happens in countries where the local doctors of chiropractic have yet to pass legislation requiring a degree from an accredited institution. The result is essentially two chiropractic professions. Nowhere is this danger more pronounced than in Japan.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff
Billing / Fees / Insurance
UHC/Optum Requires Preauthorization for Medicare-Covered Chiropractic Services
UHC/Optum Requires Preauthorization for Medicare-Covered Chiropractic Services

Effective Sept. 1, 2024, UHC/Optum is requiring prior authorization for the following services delivered in office and outpatient hospital settings, excluding services in the home: Medicare-covered chiropractic services (when billed with the AT-modifier), as well as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST).

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Samuel A. Collins