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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With a nod to the famed Beatles song, a company called “Totally Booked” has come up with a way for all doctors of chiropractic to be published authors, even if they have neither the time nor skills to write a book by themselves.  Within weeks, they can take advantage of the prestige and credibility that comes with having their name on the cover of a “real” book.

Founded and run by chiropractors Robert Hanopole and Gary Trupo, the company allows DCs to compile and customize a book carrying their own name as author and featuring their photo, office information, and relevant details on the book’s front and back covers.

Books can range from general health care information to specific topics such as laser therapy, subluxation correction, back pain, sports rehabilitation, etc. Doctors select seven chapters from a list of nearly 30 different chapter titles, which are customized to fit the doctor’s practice style and philosophy. The book also includes a personalized front and back cover – chosen from a selection of colors and templates – with the client’s picture, title, subtitles, wording, office address, office phone number and website address. Additionally, each book can include a personal dedication page and patient testimonials.

Books can be printed and shipped within 60 days and each Totally Booked client is guaranteed exclusivity in a five zip code area.

“The Expert Author System is one of the most powerful, ethical, and effective chiropractic new patient attraction systems available today,” stated Dr. Hanopole. “You will receive abundant amounts of quality new patients as a byproduct of a much larger vision and purpose…Teaching the masses about the true essence and power of chiropractic! We want you to share in our passion to teach the world that when it comes to health care, there truly is a better way.”

Hanopole is offering Chiropractic Books Etc readers a special bonus of 25 additional free books if they use the promo code “CBE11” when ordering. For more information, visit totallybookedpractice.com.

FULL DISCLOSURE: we were so impressed with the sample books we saw and the system used by Totally Booked that we entered into an affiliate agreement with them and receive a small percentage of the sales generated through our referral.

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The three TOP SELLING books on Chiropractic Books, Etc., are:

#1 –

The Physics of Miracles: Tapping in to the Field of Consciousness Potential  by Richard Bartlett, DC

The follow-up to the popular “Matrix Energetics,” Richard Bartlett’s book – “The Physics of Miracles: Tapping in to the Field of Consciousness Potential” — expands on the author’s ideas about the science of subtle energy healing. According to Dr. Bartlett, all individuals can tap into states of healthy awareness experienced in the past and bring them into the present for immediate, profound results.  Read more about this book.

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#2 –

Pearls of Wisdom by Liz Anderson-Peacock, DC

“Pearls of Wisdom” is a compilation of life stories from 19 women chiropractors who share insights into being working women, mothers, mentors and unique individuals. Together, these women bring more than 400 years of clinical experience to the table, and their essays delve into topics ranging from “How Chiropractic Changed My Life,” by Marlene Turner, DC, to “Manifest Your Destiny” by Grace Syn, DC.

Dr. Anderson-Peacock has been honored repeatedly by the profession and was named World Chiropractic Alliance Chiropractor of the Year (1999), CLA s Chiropractor of the Month (Sept 1996), Canadian Chiropractor of the Year (1998), and WCWC Woman Chiropractor of the Year (2008). She is the co-founder of Girls Gals Gurus Inc. a company connecting women to Vitalistic health and wellness principles. Read more about this book.

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#3 –

Chiropractic Riches: Discover the Hidden Keys to Riches by Dr. Matt Hammett and Dr. Trish Hammett

An exploration of how chiropractic leaders have applied Napoleon Hill’s “think and grow rich” philosophy. Includes interviews with Drs. Fabrizio Mancini, Patrick Gentempo, William Esteb, Bobby Doscher, Bob Hoffman, Dennis Perman, Joan Fallon, Larry Markson, Mark Victor Hansen, Tedd Koren, Janice Hughes and John Demartini.

From the special introduction by Dr. James B. Hill, grandson of Napoleon Hill: “The relationship between Napoleon Hill and Chiropractic is part of the history of the profession … the authors show that the principles for success have not changed and neither has the need for personal achievement to sustain the business side of chiropractic.”

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Kindle e-book reader

A review by Barbara Bigham, Chiropractic Books, Etc.

The news didn’t surprise too many people: e-books now outsell print versions and the top selling e-book reader remains the Kindle.

While most chiropractic books haven’t yet made the transition, more than 130 books answer to the keyword “chiropractic” – everything from D.D. Palmer’s “The Chiropractor” to the 2010 edition of “Chiropractic Technique: Principles and Procedures” by Thomas F. Bergmann and David H. Peterson.

It’s inevitable that more and more will take advantage of that format in the future.

Although there’s a downside to using Kindle (no color photos, lack of clarity in some illustrations, absence of resale value) the advantages mostly outweigh the disadvantages.

For chiropractors, one key advantage is space. A Kindle can hold thousands of books, as well as a wide variety of other documents (magazines, articles, web pages, etc.)

It handles Kindle (azw), pdf, txt, mp3 audio, mobi and prc files natively and can convert html, doc, rtf, jpeg, gif, png, and bmp files. While Kindle has its own conversion procedure, I prefer to use Calibre, a free and open source e-book library management application that converts files, syncs to the Kindle, manages titles, and includes an e-book viewer. (Despite what some websites report, I have had no difficulty viewing most pdf files.)

I was amazed at the features and capabilities available in the Kindle – far beyond simply reading text books on a screen. Among the unexpected bonuses: the ability to click on hyperlinks in a document and open a browser to the referenced page, import web pages (I use SENDtoREADER, a free and easy app that can let me read e-articles away from the computer), and listen to audio files, and share passages on my Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Additionally, you can upload text files from your computer, in Word or pdf files, and read them on your Kindle anywhere. You can download books directly via the built-in wireless connection or through the “Free 3G” connection. You can search a document, place “bookmarks” in a book, and even access the numerous different formats, making the Kindle an even more versatile and fun tool.

Despite my “old eyes,” I find reading off the 6” Kindle screen easy at the default size, but you can increase and decrease the font size if needed. You can also rotate the orientation of the screen and read it in landscape format, which is handy for viewing widescreen websites on the built-in browser.

There are even a few apps for the Kindle, such as a calculator, note pad, and calendar.

My recommendation is the 6” Kindle 3G. The DX model provides a bigger screen (9.7”) but the resulting 10” x 7” device size is more cumbersome that the 7.5” x 5” model. I definitely suggest getting the “3G” over the plain wi-fi since it will allow you to connect to the internet anywhere – without a wi-fi hotspot. It uses a technology similar to cell phones and coverage is extensive.

There are specials available but these come loaded with “sponsored screensavers” – a fancy name for ads that display whenever you aren’t actually reading a book. When the Kindle is closed, the ad covers the entire face of the screen. When managing files, etc., it appears at the bottom. It may be easy to ignore them after a while, but I’d opt for the model without them. At some point it’s likely the ads will be for drugs or medical “treatments” and I prefer not to have them staring me in the face every time I want to read a book.

In the future, Chiropractic Books Etc., will try to note the availability of Kindle versions for all books it features.

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Energy Medicine East and West: A Natural History of Qi

by David Mayor, Marc Micozzi, et. al.

The newly published book “Energy Medicine East and West: A Natural History of Qi” from Elsevier press, provides a unique, comprehensive overview of Qi or bioenergy for students and practitioners of energy medicines, Chinese and Oriental Medicine, and all complementary and integrative medicine disciplines.

The volume starts with a comparative historical account of the ancient concepts of Qi and vital energy before covering theories of Qi, a discussion of the organized therapeutic modalities based upon Qi, and its applications to specific health and medical conditions.

Contributions are included from international experts in the field, including chiropractor John Stump, DC, PhD, EdD, who responsible for the chapter entitled, “The Anatomy of Qi.”

The book moves from anatomical and bioenergetic complementarity of Western vital energy and Eastern Qi, through convergence of perspectives and models to demonstrations of how the traditional therapies are being melded together in a new, original, and creative synthesis.

Primary authors David Mayor and Marc Micozzi are experienced medical practitioners, authors and editors. Mayor has been actively involved in bioenergy research, practice and publishing for more than 30 years, and is author/editor of “Electroacupuncture: A Practical Manual and Resource” (2007), as well as other acupuncture texts and studies.

Micozzi is professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. As author/editor of “Fundamentals of Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 4E” (2011) and 25 other books, he has been writing, editing and teaching on bioenergy, Qi and related topics for 20 years.

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Encyclopedic Reference of Traditional Chinese Medicine

edited by Yang Xinrong

TO BE RELEASED JULY 29 … available for pre-order now.

A comprehensive introduction to the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine, its basic principles, therapy and medication. More than 5000 well structured entries are arranged in alphabetical order and cover a wide spectrum, from symptoms and diseases to acupuncture points, to herbal and other drugs used in Chinese medicine. Also included are color images of the most important herbs and medicinal plants. This is an indispensable guide not only for medical practitioners interested in TCM but also for pharmacists and interested laypersons.

NOTE: This is the softcover release of the 2003 hardcover 1st ed.

The book garnered excellent reviews:

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Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain

By Mark F. Bear, et. al.

At first glance, it seems surprising that this book is that it is ranked in the #2 spot on Amazon under the chiropractic section. Yet, with the renewed emphasis of the neurological component of the subluxation, the popularity among DCs of a book about neuroscience makes sense.

The publisher says of this book: “Widely praised for its student-friendly style and exceptional artwork and pedagogy, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain is a leading undergraduate textbook on the biology of the brain and the systems that underlie behavior. This edition provides increased coverage of taste and smell, circadian rhythms, brain development, and developmental disorders and includes new information on molecular mechanisms and functional brain imaging. Path of Discovery boxes, written by leading researchers, highlight major current discoveries. In addition, readers will be able to assess their knowledge of neuroanatomy with the Illustrated Guide to Human Neuroanatomy, which includes a perforated self-testing workbook.”

Readers give it high praise as well; it has a rating of 4-1/2 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Here are excerpts from some of their reviews:

“If you have been dabbling in cognitive psychology and brain science, have found it interesting and are looking for a broad yet in-depth treatment then this book will not disappoint you. It approaches Neuroscience from every possible angle: you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the brain and how it produces, controls and mediates the sensory, motor and emotional functions that underlie human experience. The layout of the text is logical, it uses great pedagogical tools, and the writing is concise and informative (if a little dry). Highly recommended as a first textbook for serious study.”

“This book was key for me in undergraduate neurobiology work, and even as a great supplement for graduate studies. It breaks down the neurological system in a clear, concise, and simple method, using excellent diagrams, illustrations. It actually simplifies neuroscience and I found it easier to understand than some of my more in-depth graduate books.”

“The textbook makes an excellence use of multimedia and in-text graphics. This is a very visual textbook, which aids in the student’s ability to understand the concepts discussed. The content isn’t precisely specific, but there is enough scientific content to satisfy those interested in the physiology of the brain.”

This edition’s ancillary package includes a bound-in student CD-ROM, an Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM, and resources online.

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