ICD-10 applies to all parties covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), not just providers who bill Medicare or Medicaid. ICD10 diagnosis codes an updated every year. Improper coding will result in a claim denial. Remember, proper coding is essential for documentation, reporting and reimbursement.
Great things are happening in the Chiropractic profession in New York! If you have not heard about the recent updates within the state, we encourage you to reach out to your district leadership and attend a local district event to learn more.
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has entered a shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. While Medicare benefits are considered mandatory spending and payments to providers are expected to continue, there are other ways the shutdown could impact healthcare provider operations, including chiropractic practices in New York State.
Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Get Started with Chiropractic.” The campaign will raise awareness of how taking a non-drug approach to pain initially may help you to avoid riskier treatments later.
The NYSCA is pleased to announce that New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Executive Director Steven Scotti and Medical Director Dr. James Tacci will join us at the Fall Convention in Syracuse on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
The newest issue of On the Agenda, NYSCA’s official quarterly publication, is now available! This statewide newsletter offers timely updates on NYSCA activities, policy developments, and issues impacting the chiropractic profession in New York. Whether you're looking for clinical insights, association news, or opportunities to engage, we invite you to take a moment and explore what’s inside.
As part of New York State’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable children, recent legislation has expanded training requirements for mandated reporters.
Recently, the NYS Workers' Compensation Board released an updated version of the C-4.3 permanent impairment form. For more information please login to the NYSCA website:
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is requiring health care providers to submit the CMS-1500 universal billing form electronically, through a Board-approved electronic submission partner, effective August 1, 2025. Starting that date, the workers’ compensation payer can deny payment of services if the CMS-1500 form was not submitted through a Board-approved electronic submission partner and the Board will not enforce payment.
Don't miss this important deadline and instructions to file for your portion of the multi billion dollar BCBS litigation settlement.
Have you received a UHC Medicare Advantage claim denial indicating 'precertification/ authorization/ notification absent' for cases where clinical submission was not required? Did you follow the correct process? If so, we need redacted examples of cases indicating this disconnect so that Optum and UHC can address this issue.
We are pleased to announce a new member benefit designed to enhance clinical decision-making and support evidence-based chiropractic practice: Free Access to the Clinical Compass Evidence Center, available exclusively to members of our association through participation in the State Association Program.
National Government Services (NGS) wants to share with our providers an urgent issue that has been identified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
We’re excited to launch the official NYSCA merchandise store, designed with chiropractors in mind.
As you are aware, this year’s legislative session has been quite the ride! As you may recall, the budget which was due on April 1, was not approved until early May. At the same time, your NYSCA officers and legislative committee attended a leadership lobby day where we met with Assembly and Senate sponsors of our priority bills, as well as chair of the Assembly and Senate Higher Education Committees. Overall, this was a very positive and productive day, with much support noted for the various bills, including and especially our scope of practice bill.
New York’s 2025 legislative session concluded just after 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18th. The Senate wrapped up its work on June 13, around the time that the session was originally scheduled to conclude for both houses.
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Today’s Big, Breaking News: Senate and Assembly Pass Insurance Payment Bill That Improves Provider Choice!
Big, Breaking News! NYSCA’s #1 legislative priority - a long overdue update to the chiropractic scope of practice - cleared the NYS Senate late this afternoon by an overwhelming majority vote. The focus of NYSCA’s lobbying efforts now shifts to the legislature’s lower house, where the bill’s Assembly sponsor, Assemblymember Sarah Clark, will spearhead the effort to achieve a similar outcome among the Assembly’s 150 members.
