Illinois Chiropractic Society

2010 ICS Heartland Symposium

Fri, 05 Mar 2010

Choosing the Correct Diagnosis - Webinar

Thu, 25 Mar 2010

Choosing the Correct Diagnosis - Webinar
Speaker: Mario Fucinari, DC
(For Both Doctors & Staff)
12:30 - 1:30
$25 Members
$75 Non-Members

A computer uses machine language, also known as binary to communicate to each other. When you submit your claim to an insurance company, the ICD-9 numerical codes you use to establish your diagnosis for treatment, triggers a series of steps to create a recipe for how many visits you are given for a certain treatment. Use the wrong code and it will trigger a request for documentation. Use the correct ICD-9 code and the values add up to do some amazing things.

ILChiro Capitol Conference

Wed, 14 Apr 2010

Don’t miss your chance to make a real difference for your profession and have a great time while you’re at it! The legislative issues are too important to remain on the sidelines anymore. We need as many member chiropractors as possible to make an impact in the capitol on April 14, 2010!! We need YOU!

The Second Annual Illinois Chiropractic Society grassroots lobby day is scheduled for April 14, 2010. This action-packed day in Springfield will include: a luncheon consisting of an up to the minute briefing on the ICS legislative agenda and other health care related issues; hands on lobbying at the State Capitol; and group meetings with important Illinois officials. In addition, the ICS will host a fabulous legislative reception with lawmakers, legislative staff and friends of the chiropractic profession! See YOU there!?!?

11:00 am   ICS Registration Desk Opens

12:00 am   ICS Legislative Briefing and Luncheon – Kyle Christiansen, ICS Director of Governmental Relations
will be informing and educating attendees how to be effective as a “lobbyist for the day”.

1:45 pm     Individual “Hands On” Lobbying. Armed with prepared materials, introduce yourself to YOUR State
Representatives and Senator and educate them on chiropractic issues.

2:30 pm    Group meeting with guest Legislative Speaker (TBA)

4:00 pm    Individual “Hands On” Lobbying II – For those who may have missed their officials earlier due to
committee or floor assignments

4:30 pm    ICS Second Annual Legislative Reception (Location – State House Inn)

How to Customize Active Care Programs for Your Patients - Webinar

Tue, 27 Apr 2010

How to Customize Active Care Programs for Your Patients - Webinar
Speaker: Morgan Mullican, DC, DACBN
Sponsored by :

(For Both Doctors & Staff)
12:30 - 1:30
Cat II CME
$25 Members
$75 Non-Members

The language of reimbursement today is function. Establishing the medical necessity of your care requires you to objectively document functional improvement – and this requires active care. An extraordinary patient experience results from well-defined procedures, smooth-running systems, and high quality care and service. In this presentation we will review the procedures that can help you and your practice team reach an extraordinary level of excellence. You’ll learn all you need to know to fast start the process of adding active care to your practice.

* Learn the best practices for in-office and home exercise instruction and performance.

* The step-by-step process from initial evaluation, active care program design and prescription.

* Learn how to monitor and instruct patients in their progressive exercises while you increase practice productivity.

* You’ll be prepared to implement this protocol in your practice immediately.

2010 Chiropractic Coding: Tools for Reimbursement

Thu, 06 May 2010

2010 Chiropractic Coding: Tools for Reimbursement
Speaker: Mario Fucinari, DC
(For Both Doctors & Staff)
1:00 - 5:00pm
4 Hours CME
$89 Member
$129 Non-Member

Dr. Mario Fucinari has put together yet another captivating and highly educational course to equip both doctors and staff. Chiropractic Coding: Tools for Reimbursement has been structured to educate uniquely and comprehensively in coding essentials specifically for chiropractic practices. Dr. Fucinari will provide ethical coding and insurance practices to improve reimbursement. Do not miss this opportunity.

Revised 1500 Health Insurance Claim Form (08/05),
Coding requirements for chiropractic specific services,
Diagnosing requirements for updated ICD-9 Codes,
NPI compliance requirements and the CMS issued Contingency Plan,
Avoidance of inadvertent fraudulent billing practices,
Appropriate units for time-based codes,
ICD-9 and CPT linkages,
Proper and ethical E/M coding,
Accurate Modifier application,
HCPCS codes,
Coding pitfalls,
How to use ICD-9 codes to tell a story,
Reimbursement enhanced through complicating factors,
The 1500 picture puzzle,
CCI Edits,
Are you really coding what you do?
More…

Winning at the IME and Peer Review Game: How Your Staff Can Make This Happen For You

Thu, 20 May 2010

Winning at the IME and Peer Review Game: How Your Staff Can Make This Happen For You
Speaker: Scott Fladland, DC
(For Both Doctors & Staff)
1:00 - 5:00pm
4 Hours CME
$89 Member*
$110 Non-Member*
*Early Bird Rate

This course is designed to show you how not just to survive but thrive when an IME or Peer Review is being performed on one of your patients. This is true if it is from General Insurance, Workman’s Comp or Personal Injury cases. Be certain to bring your office staff, as they are key to
making this happen with little to no effort on your part. This seminar does not cost you money; it makes you money and saves you time and effort.

Maximize Marketing Trends to Increase Your Profits - Webinar

Tue, 08 Jun 2010

Maximize Marketing Trends to Increase Your Profits- Webinar
Speaker: Jeffrey Lewin, DC, CCSP
Sponsored by :

(For Both Doctors & Staff)
12:30 - 1:30
Category II CME
$25 Members
$75 Non-Members

As the chiropractic profession enters the dawning days of the new healthcare economy, emerging trends and technologies present a host of compelling strategies that savvy chiropractic marketers will adopt to insure that their practice rises to the top of the mind of today’s ever more cost-conscious and choice-savvy healthcare consumer. It’s important to ensure your marketing campaigns are taking these factors into account. Learn how to be proactive about changing your marketing methods so you can get the most out of your efforts and be more profitable than ever.

* Is the number of new patients your practice attracts in a state of constant change?
* Learn how to be proactive about changing your marketing methods.

* Use marketing trends such as the current sports season, school semesters and breaks, and holidays to maximize your marketing programs.
* Get the most out of your efforts and be more profitable than ever.

2010 Medicare Guidelines

Thu, 24 Jun 2010

2010 Medicare Guidelines
Speaker: Mario Fucinari, DC
(For Both Doctors & Staff)
1:00 - 5:00pm
4 Hours CME
$89 Member*
$110 Non-Member*
*Early Bird Rate

Nothing in Medicare stays the same! Medicare audits are increasing at an alarming rate for 2010. Medicare can now go back up to three years in their audits. Are you bulletproof? This course will cover all aspects of Medicare requirements as well as the latest changes for 2010. From audits and billing procedures to documentation requirements, Dr. Fucinari, a certified Insurance Consultant and Medical Compliance Specialist, will clear the muddy waters of Medicare. Are you handling Medicare appropriately? This comprehensive course is designed for doctors, staff and billing personnel.

Medicare Fraud and Abuse Tactics NEW!
Medicare Fee Schedule for 2010 NEW!
"Unprocessable Claims" NEW!
Modifiers to Use and Which Ones to Avoid
Medicare Audits and Appeals NEW!
Initial Visit Documentation Requirements and Forms
S.O.A.P. Requirements for Medicare Reimbursement
Required Examination Documentation for Medicare
Medicare Signature Requirements NEW!
AllowableMedicare ICD-9 Codes
Radiology Guidelines
Use of the ABN Form
Gifts and Inducement Regulations
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Medicare Advertisement Restrictions

2010 ICS Chicago National Convention & Expo

Fri, 01 Oct 2010

2011 ICS Chicago National Convention & Expo

Fri, 30 Sep 2011