Dr. Thomas P. Andriacchi is an emeritus professor of mechanical engineering and orthopaedic surgery at Stanford University. Over the course of his 50+-year career, Dr. Andriacchi has led pioneering research on knee joint biomechanics, the progression of osteoarthritis, and functional markers of musculoskeletal disease. He is the president of SomaTX Design Inc. and brings extensive expertise in translating scientific discovery into clinical application. Contact: tandriac@somatxdesign.com.
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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