Barlow and Ortolani test: Technique, interpretation, and referral
Missed developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is one of the most litigated conditions in pediatric primary care. The Barlow and Ortolani test is the frontline screen used to catch it. Most cases are detectable at birth with a careful physical examination. However, clinical audit data consistently shows that examination technique varies widely between practitioners. […]
Chiropractic billing cheat sheet: CPT and ICD-10 codes
Download your free chiropractic billing cheat sheet A comprehensive reference guide combining CPT codes 98940-98943, ICD-10 diagnosis codes by spinal region, billing modifiers, Medicare rules, subluxation documentation requirements, and common claim denial fixes. Download template A chiropractic billing cheat sheet consolidates the CPT codes, ICD-10 pairings, and Medicare modifier rules chiropractors need for accurate claims […]
Chiropractic business plan template: What to include
Download your free chiropractic business plan A free, fillable business plan template covering executive summary, company and industry analysis, customer and competitive analysis, marketing plan, operations plan, management team, and the core financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow), plus an appendix. It’s a generic format, so use the section-by-section guide below to adapt […]
Noble compression test: How to perform and interpret results
Most lateral knee pain in runners gets blamed on the IT band. The Noble compression test helps confirm whether iliotibial band syndrome is the real cause. The challenge is proving it. The noble compression test, also known as Noble’s test, is a quick, hands-on tool clinicians use during a physical exam. It provokes the characteristic […]
Bocouture consent form template: Free download
Download your free bocouture consent form template Grab a starting template you can adapt with your practice’s branding, prescriber details, and Bocouture-specific risk disclosures. Use the guidance below to build out the full consent record, from contraindication screening to the sign-off itself. Download template A Bocouture consent form only works if it matches what the […]
CPT Code 97039: Unlisted modality, constant attendance billing guide
CPT Code 97039 is an unlisted physical medicine modality code, billed when a therapeutic modality requires constant provider attendance but has no dedicated CPT code of its own. The official descriptor requires specifying the modality type and the time in attendance, and most claim denials trace back to one of those two elements missing from […]
CPT Code 98943: Chiropractic manipulative treatment, extraspinal
CPT Code 98943 covers chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) applied to one or more extraspinal regions: any area outside the spine, including the head/neck (non-spinal), rib cage, abdomen, upper extremities, and lower extremities. CPT 98940 through 98942 count spinal regions instead. By contrast, CPT Code 98943 applies once per encounter whenever at least one extraspinal region […]
Gaenslen’s test: How to perform and interpret it
Most guides to Gaenslen’s test stop at the description: flex one hip, extend the other, and watch for pain. That leaves the harder questions unanswered. So what actually counts as a positive result? Why does the test throw so many false positives, and where does it belong in a sacroiliac joint (SIJ) workup? This guide […]
Phalen’s test: How to perform, interpret, and apply it clinically
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects roughly 3-6% of the general adult population, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. As a result, it’s the most prevalent peripheral nerve entrapment disorder managed in primary care, orthopedics, and physical therapy practice management. Phalen’s test is one of the quickest bedside screens for it. Yet despite its frequency, […]
Anterior pelvic tilt: Causes, symptoms, and how to fix it
A 2011 study by physical therapist Lee Herrington, published in Manual Therapy, found that 85% of men and 75% of women show some degree of anterior pelvic tilt. Specifically, that figure comes from a normal, symptom-free population. So why has “fixing APT” become such a hot topic on social media? And what does the clinical […]