California Essentials: Osteoporosis, Ethics & Coding | 12 CE

12 CEU HOURS  for California (6 Clinical, 2 Ethics, 4 Billing & Coding)

Instructor: Dr. Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, BS

(4 CE) - Ethical Coding for Chiropractic

Ethical Coding is designed specifically for chiropractors seeking to master ethical coding and documentation practices. Participants will gain comprehensive, actionable insights into ICD-10 coding conventions, diagnostic statement construction, evaluation and management protocols, chiropractic manipulative treatment codes, and therapeutic procedure documentation. The program provides an in-depth exploration of ICD-10 coding, enabling practitioners to distinguish between various coding conventions and their application in chiropractic documentation, learn to analyze diagnosis code hierarchies, and construct comprehensive diagnostic statements that support accurate code assignment.

• ICD-10-CM Updates
• Diagnosis Hierarchy
• Coding Guidelines & Conventions
• Inclusion Terms, Excludes1, Excludes2
• Signs & Symptoms, Comorbidities
• 2025 ICD-10 Update - DJD, Synovitus, Socioeconomic
• Coding for Sprain / Strain
• Segmental Dysfunction Codes
• Coding for Muscle Conditions
• Disc Disorders Coding
• Codes for Pain / Stiffness
• Radiculopathy Coding
• Coding for Headaches
• Documenting for Diagnosis Codes
• E/M Guidelines and Changes
• New/Established Patient E/M
• Initial History and Exam
• Documenting Activities Towards Time
• MDM 99202, 99212, 99203, 99213
• MDM 99204 and 99214
• Medical Decision Making Clinical Examples
• E/M Bundling & 25 Modifier
• CMT Codes 98940, 98941, 98942, 98943
• Documenting a PART Exam
• 97110, 97112, 97124, 97140, 59 Modifier
• Modifier 25, 59 and X Modifiers
• Medicare Modifiers AT, GA, GY, GP
• Modifier 97, RT, LT, TC, 26, 95, Q6
• Modality Codes Used by Chiropractors
• Therapeutic Codes 97010-97028, 97032-97036
• Modality Guidelines for CPT Codes
• EStim G0283, Ultrasound 97035, Laser, Shockwave, Unlisted
• Therapuetic Procedures, 97110, 97112
• 97124, 97139, 97140, Group Therapy 97150
• 97530, 91535, Medicare Documentation, Reports, Notes
• X-ray Imaging Codes, Diagnostic Rationales
• Radiology Review, Bundling, FX, FY Modifiers, Extremity Imaging

"Dr. Gwilliam is a clear and ethical presenter. He covers coding in a chiropractic practice including therapies. This was an excellent course and completely doable beginning immediately. This is one to watch, and then review in a few weeks after a self-audit (which he also explains)."  - Renee North

2 CE HOURS  - [Chiropractic Ethics & Boundaries]

Instructor: Dr. Robert Alpert, B.S., D.C.

This 2-hour continuing education course focuses on ethics and professional boundaries in chiropractic practice. The course explores the foundations of ethics, defines professional boundaries, and examines the crucial distinctions between boundary crossings and violations. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making, risk management, and the maintenance of appropriate therapeutic relationships, to help ensure compliance with professional standards and regulations.

• Definition of Ethics
• Branch of philosophy
• Professional boundaries
• Boundaries
• Boundary violations
• Professional boundaries
• Why important
• Crossing that line
• How to explain boundaries
• Boundary crossing vs violation
• Risk management
• Management
• Professional conduct
• Identifying boundaries
• Definition of boundaries
• Fiduciary relationships
• Therapeutic relationships

“Dr. Alpert did a good job. He was pleasant to listen to and very informative.”

~ Jack Winner, DC, AK

6 CE HRS | Osteoporosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Strategies 

Instructor: Dr. Alan Cook, DC

Osteoporosis, a progressive bone disease, affects millions worldwide, leading to increased fracture risk and compromised quality of life. This comprehensive 8-hour course delves into the multifaceted nature of osteoporosis, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively diagnose, manage, and when appropriate, treat this condition.

Thank you for this wonderful course!

Dr. Andrew M. Rodgers, FortLee, NJ