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The Compliance Corner: Using Subluxation Codes vs. Dislocation Codes
Before implementation of ICD-10-CM, during the archaic times of ICD-9-CM (was it really only 16 months ago?!), chiropractic physicians typically reported diagnosis codes from the 739 series of “non-allopathic lesions” which included “segmental and somatic dysfunction.”
The Compliance Corner: What Lies Ahead for Medical Marijuana Insurance Coverage?
Prescription protocols for medical marijuana are changing monthly due to new studies promoting use and regulatory bodies that allow the prescription of medical marijuana in their states. Medical marijuana, sometimes referred to as “Medical Jane,” has been used for medical purposes since 1550 BC in ancient Egypt to treat inflammation.
The Importance of Automotive Diagnostics in Collision Repair
Vehicle complexity has exploded in the last decade. Collision repair used to be about sheet metal, headlamp and bumper replacement; now it involves more and more sophisticated electronics. Essentially repairers must be prepared to fix a computer network on wheels.
The Opioid Epidemic: Using Opioid UDS to Empower Better Outcomes
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, more than 28,000 people died of opioid overdoses, 129 people every day as a result of drug poisoning, and 61 percent are pharmaceutical opioid or heroin related. High- profile deaths from opioid overdose have brought into the headlines obscure words from our world— fentanyl, hydrocodone, buprenorphine, quantitative mass urine assay, genetic dependency analysis and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
The State of Third Party Auto: Claim Costs, Consistency and a New Generation of Adjusters
The cost of third party auto claims is rising quickly, and many insurance carriers are struggling to keep up. As the number of attorney-represented claims grows, adjusters are getting more and more demand packages, which are often disorganized or incomplete, though they require a timely response.
Top 10 Trends from the Mitchell 2016 P&C Conference
At the 2016 Mitchell Property and Casualty Conference, keynotes, breakouts and everything in between were focused on technology and social trends that are changing the way we interact with one another and do business. From augmented reality to information security, here are 10 of the many trends that were top of mind at the conference.
Top Trends in the Auto Casualty Insurance Industry - Mitchell Experts Provide Insights
There are always shifts and trends insurance carriers should be watching out for in the auto casualty industry– especially nowadays with factors like changing regulations, more expensive medical costs and increasing accident severity. Here are some of the top trends Mitchell’s auto casualty experts are seeing in the market that are influencing the industry most today.
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