2012 Coding Guide Chiropractic Services

 by James B. Davis

Scheduled for release on Dec. 15, the 2012 Coding Guides series (formerly titled Codelink) offers a comprehensive introduction to CPT and ICD-9-CM coding and includes correct coding requirements and documentation guidelines.

The 2012 Coding Guide series is designed to present the coding, compliance, and regulatory information chiropractors need in a single, comprehensive resource. The publisher notes that “because all of the critical information is presented together in an easy-to-use format, you will be able to code faster. Plus, the Medicare edits and CCI exclusion codes and other information will help you to avoid claim problems and reduce audit liability.”

James B. Davis, known as “The Billion dollar Biller,” has written or edited more than 200 books on medical coding, billing, reimbursement and practice management. He has been in the health care industry for more than 40 years, working in clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, and has experience in providing patient care.

He is the founder and President of Practice Management Information Corporation, dba PMIC, a leading independent publisher of medical coding and compliance books, forms and software.

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The E-Myth Chiropractor

by Michael E. Gerber, DC and Frank R. Sovinsky

Subtitled “Why Most Chiropractic Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It,” this book has won praise from chiropractors since its release in May of this year. Rated 5 out of 5 stars by Amazon readers (although only 7 readers have left reviews), the book is by the author of a series of “E-Myth” volumes directed at various professions and businesses.

Dr. Michael Gerber’s first book, “E-Myth,” was published in 1986 and was followed by numerous other titles, including “The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It,” which remains an Amazon bestseller.

Working with Dr. Frank Sovinksy, a business advisor and author of “Life: The Manual,” Dr. Gerber retooled his ideas for chiropractors. Dr. Sovinsky is the founding consultant and architect of DC Mentors, which focuses on performance neuroscience and leadership development for the chiropractic profession.

According to one online reviewer, the book “offers real advice to help you build the practice of your dreams – one that is patient centered and patient focused… Between the two authors they manage to identify all the major pitfalls in practice and outline strategies necessary to combat these problems. They do it in a very simple and articulate way, discussing both the theory and the practical steps.”

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Low Back Pain: Mechanism, Diagnosis and Treatment

by James M. Cox

To be released this month, the seventh edition of this textbook is built on the peer-reviewed literature and research studies in the diagnosis and treatment of low back and radicular pain, focusing on the nonsurgical chiropractic adjusting methods.

The book contains detailed discussion of the biomechanics of the spine involved in low back pain; the neurophysiology and pathology of the intervertebral disc and neural tissues in pain production, emphasizing compressive and chemical etiology of nerve pain; chiropractic spinal manipulation compared to medical care and surgery of back and radicular pain for clinical outcomes and cost of care; and rehabilitation of the back pain patient and its necessity in clinical management.

New chapters in the seventh edition cover nutritional factors in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration and osteopenia and osteoporosis of bone; treatment for back pain in the pregnant female patient with flexion distraction spinal adjustments; updated diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia; physiological therapeutics used in general chiropractic clinical practice in spinal care; the history and evolution of Cox flexion distraction chiropractic spinal manipulation; and diagnostic testing from physical examination, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and their combined input to correct diagnosis of the back pain patient.

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Enzymes: The Key to Health

by Howard F. Loomis, DC

Already familiar to readers of The Chiropractic Journal and other chiropractic publications, author Howard F. Loomis, DC, demonstrates his impressive expertise in the fields of nutrition and enzyme deficiency with this volume.

The book explores the basic principles of enzymes, focusing on their nature and clinical applications. Opening with an introduction suitable both for practitioners and lay readers, Loomis explains the role of enzymes and the use of plant enzymes as a vital dietary component.

Of particular importance to DCs and other wellness practitioners are his chapters on the consequences of poor digestion and the role of plant enzyme formulations in addressing a wide variety of health issues. His emphasis on nutrition rather than drugs makes the book especially valuable for chiropractic patients. “A global trend is in the making that is propelling millions of people away from traditional allopathic solutions and toward wellness and holism,” he states in the book.

The book has won high praise from chiropractic and medical practitioners, nutritionists, and lay readers, earning 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.com. “Dr. Loomis … unravels the mysteries of the ‘lost chords’ of healing,” stated Brice E. Vickery, DC.

Arthur David, Jr., MD, notes in the book’s foreword: “Dr. Loomis has provided me with an entirely new grasp of the subject. Not only does he share information that markedly enhances one’s understanding of biochemistry, but he provides the interested clinician with a wonderful therapeutic tool to significantly enhance his clinical efficacy… Dr. Loomis has done a wonderful job of organizing (the information), presenting it in a clear and understandable manner, and making it clinically applicable.”

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Basic Clinical Massage Therapy

by James H. Clay and David M. Pounds

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, there’s little direct information on chiropractic in this volume, but it’s popular among chiropractors who incorporate massage therapy into their practices.In fact, it’s one of the three books that rank highest in the Alternative Medicine – Chiropractic category on Amazon.com.

The second edition of this book (full title: “Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment”) is part of the LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series and was published in 2008 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

The text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist’s hands.

Readers see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it’s attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle.

An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.

Be in One Peace

by Joanne Messenger, DC

“Be in One Peace: Essential Skills for Thriving in the New World,” is described as a “progressive fusion of ancient, eastern and western philosophy with the modern understanding of energy, anatomy and physiology to support your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.”

Directed at lay readers, it takes the unusual approach of suggesting that the key to happiness is pain, since pain is simply a way to pinpoint mental and physical issues that need to be resolved. “Disease and pain are your body’s way of telling you what is wrong,” says Dr. Messenger. “Pain is a gift. If you didn’t know, you could keep going down paths that aren’t aligned with your soul’s purpose.”

Published by Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, the book explores health topics such as Chakra clearing, mind-body connections, conscious creation, aromatherapy, and energy balancing.

Dr. Joanne Messenger has practiced as a chiropractor, healer and international course facilitator for more than 30 years. She lives in Woodend, Australia and is Australia’s best-known teacher of Chiron philosophies and techniques. She has a bachelor’s degree in applied science, an Excellence Award in radiology, and is certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (USA) and in Sacro-Occipital Technique as well as in practicing and teaching Blueprint Healing. Dr. Messenger is past principal of the Australian Energy School of Chiron and former vice president of the International Association of Chiron Healers, Inc.

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“Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain”

by “Florence Peterson Kendall, et.al.”

This is another of the top-rated books in the Alternative Medicine – Chiropractic category on Amazon.com that doesn’t focus specifically on the profession. The fifth edition of this renowned classic was published in 2005 and continues to win rave reviews from DCs and others who utilize muscle testing. It provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, plus evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions.

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars, this updated edition is completely reorganized and has new, expanded treatment and exercise sections in each chapter. Other features include a new section on post-polio syndrome, additional case studies comparing Guillain-Barré to polio muscle tests, a new full-color design, and a first-of-its-kind chart of upper extremity articulations.

A bonus Primal Anatomy CD-ROM contains a three-dimensional interactive model of the human body. Readers can rotate the model and add or subtract layers of anatomy to strengthen their knowledge.

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