Michael J. Schroeder, Esq.

Michael Schroeder, Esq., has represented the chiropractic profession for more than 40 years. He is the president of the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys, general counsel for the National Chiropractic Council, and has represented the California Chiropractic Association, the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and numerous other chiropractic entities.

Previous Articles

Nine Rules and Procedures to Prevent Insurance Fraud
October 24, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 22)
CCA Position Statement On Practice Management
May 9, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 10)
Doctor-Patient Arbitration Forms Benefit Chiropractors and Their Patients
May 9, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 10)
NCC Loss Prevention Program Results in Dramatic Claims Reduction
April 25, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 09)
The New Definition of Chiropractic Scope of Practice in California
November 11, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 23)
Considerations in Selling Your Practice
July 3, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 14)
Chiropractic in Catalonia
July 30, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 16)
Some E-Commerce Deals are Illegal
November 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 24)
National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys Warns of E-Commerce Deals
January 1, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 01)
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Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation
Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation

MRI is currently the gold standard for identifying radicular pathology, but unfortunately, it requires preauthorization, which isn’t easy to obtain. Physical tests are what most practitioners depend on – despite the marginal reliability of the tests. The information in this article brings history and observation to the forefront of radicular diagnostics. Each factor listed can significantly increase the clinician’s ability to diagnose radiculopathies.

K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?

With some plans – and it starts with Medicare (CMS) – there is a payment protocol called the multiple-procedure payment reduction (MPPR). This protocol means that if a health care provider performs multiple procedures during a single patient encounter, Medicare (and many commercial insurers) typically will pay “full price” for only the highest-valued procedure. The subsequent procedures will be reduced, as there is overlap.

Samuel A. Collins
Chronic / Acute Conditions
From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis
From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis

A 42-year-old male former patient arrives at your chiropractic office with excruciating low back pain that travels all the way down his right leg to his foot. A spinal surgeon previously recommended surgery to correct an MRI-confirmed disc herniation (sequestration) at L5, but the patient chose conservative chiropractic care. Although conservative treatment is effective for many lumbar disc herniations, the warning signs in this case call for escalation.

Ronald Feise, DC