Gillet test: Procedure, interpretation, and reliability
A positive Gillet test means the PSIS fails to drop during hip flexion. Reliability is fair, so pair it with provocation tests.
Roos stress test: How to perform and interpret the EAST test
A positive Roos stress test reproduces the patient’s own symptoms within 3 minutes. Onset inside 60 seconds means more compression.
CPT code 98942: Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 5 regions
CPT code 98942 covers CMT across all five spinal regions. Medicare pays roughly $45-$65 in 2026, and only with the AT modifier.
Referred pain map: Clinical reference chart
Download your free referred pain map The chart maps somatic trigger point referrals, visceral organ referrals, and cardiac patterns by body region. Each zone lists the structures to palpate first, with the anatomical landmarks to work from. Download template Patients point to where pain is felt, not to where it starts. A referred pain map […]
Reflex test: how to elicit and grade neurological reflexes
What is a reflex test and why does it matter? A single absent knee jerk can be the first sign of an L4 radiculopathy. A brisk ankle reflex in a patient with neck pain raises the suspicion of cervical myelopathy. The reflex test is one of the fastest, lowest-cost neurological assessments a clinician has. It […]
ICD-10 Code M53.1: Cervicobrachial syndrome
M53.1 is billable for FY2026 and fits combined neck and arm symptoms. Switch to M54.12 once radiculopathy is confirmed.
ICD-10 Code S33.140A: Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra
ICD-10 Code S33.140A: definition and billable status ICD-10 Code S33.140A describes a subluxation of the L4/L5 lumbar vertebra during the initial encounter. It is a billable ICD-10-CM code, so it supports reimbursement without a second code to define the condition. The FY2026 edition confirms S33.140A as valid for diagnosis and billing, effective October 1, 2025. […]
Smooth pursuit neck torsion test: Complete clinical guide
The smooth pursuit neck torsion test shows whether the neck, not the inner ear, is driving your patient’s dizziness. Read the full protocol and interpretation.
Kemp’s test: Technique, accuracy & documentation guide
Download your free Kemp’s test template A print-ready sheet for recording the lumbar test in standing and seated positions. Fields cover patient positioning, movement findings, symptom pattern, and a SOAP-ready interpretation for lumbar spine assessment. Download template Two chiropractors can run the same Kemp’s test on the same patient and produce notes that look nothing […]
Spurling’s test: Procedure, interpretation, and clinical accuracy
Spurling’s test: Definition, procedure, and clinical interpretation Cervical radiculopathy is one of the most commonly missed musculoskeletal diagnoses in clinical practice. The Spurling’s test gives clinicians a fast, bedside method to reproduce the patient’s radicular symptoms and build a confident case for nerve root involvement before ordering imaging. Understanding exactly how to perform it, and […]