Better SOAP Notes

Presented by Dr. Marty Kotlar, DC, CPCO, CBCS, a Certified Coding & Compliance Expert, this informative one-hour webinar covers crucial aspects of creating better SOAP notes. Participants will learn how to effectively prove medical necessity, establish compliant exam and re-exam procedures, and understand the descriptions for codes 97110, 97112, 97140, and 97530. The course also delves into the proper application of time-based codes, offering chiropractors valuable insights into documentation best practices. Originally presented in September 2016 and sponsored by Target Coding, this on-demand program is designed to enhance coding accuracy and risk management in chiropractic practices.

• •Demonstrate how to document medical necessity effectively in SOAP notes to support claim justification and reduce audit risk
• •Apply compliant exam and re-exam procedures that meet documentation standards for chiropractic services
• •Accurately code and document therapeutic procedures using CPT codes 97110, 97112, 97140, and 97530 with proper clinical descriptions
• •Implement time-based coding strategies correctly, including proper documentation of treatment duration and complexity
• •Identify common SOAP note documentation errors that create compliance vulnerabilities in chiropractic practices
• •Establish documentation best practices that enhance coding accuracy and support risk management protocols