Indiana Prescribing Guidelines–Eff. July 1, 2017.
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Chiropractic Audits by Medicare are Increasing!
Despite the fact that only three treatment services are covered by Medicare, the number of claims audits and administration sanctions imposed on chiropractic practices around the country has remained high over the last decade and is anticipated to grow throughout 2017 and 2018.
Payors are Aggressively Auditing Acupuncture Claims.
Over the past decade, the number of patients utilizing one or more complimentary or alternative care modalities has steadily increased. As patient demand for such services has grown, the percentage of payors including acupuncture in their plans as a covered service has also increased.
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