Chiropractic News

Cigna Policy Change -- Providers Should Be Aware

July 13, 2009, 8:50 am

As the health care industry focuses increasingly on quality care, requests for supporting documentation to substantiate care are on the rise.  In late April, CIGNA began requiring documentation be submitted when certain services are reported with modifiers appended.  The AMA opposed the initial extensive list of codes.  Subsequently, the list was honed down to a much shorter one.  This list of the procedures requiring documentation is accessible on the secure CIGNA for Health Care Professionals Web site at www.cignaforhcp.com.  To access the list, click on “Resources” then “Claim Editing Procedures.”  Now that CIGNA’s new policy is in force, most providers will be affected by the requirement to provide documentation when an evaluation and management code is reported with the -25 modifier appended.  It is important to note that CIGNA’s policy applies to all provider types.

ACA Announces Formation of Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition

June 22, 2009, 11:10 pm

ACA Announces Formation of Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition 
Initial Grandfathering Period Ends Sept. 30

PQRI

June 22, 2009, 2:31 pm

The Availability of Qualified Registries for 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Reporting

Scam Alert

June 22, 2009, 2:30 pm

Scam Alert:  CMS has become aware of a scam targeting physician offices

National Health Reform

June 22, 2009, 2:25 pm

National Health Reform – American Chiropractic Association Update

Report for the Chiropractic Community Issued June 18, 2009