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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.

Previous Articles

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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Chiropractic
Would You Rather Be a Chiropractic Therapist?
Would You Rather Be a Chiropractic Therapist?

Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.

Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
Personal Injury
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 1)
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries

This article focuses on nine severe injuries that are generally not diagnosable until the third to fourth week following the date of injury, including how to diagnose these severe injuries. The discovery of any of these injuries early can make a significant difference in the case outcome.

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Troy Freiheit, DC
Whiplash / Neck Pain
Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Use of O’Donoghue’s Maneuver
Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Use of O’Donoghue’s Maneuver

Recently, I taught a 12-hour whiplash class to a group of chiropractors for continuing education. I taught that performing O’Donoghue’s maneuver enabled the providers to differentiate cervical strain from sprain. To my surprise, one of the attendees stated that it is not possible to diagnose a cervical strain and sprain with a whiplashed patient using O’Donoghue’s maneuver.

James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM