Anatomy & Conditions
This structure sits between your vertebrae and acts like a cushion.
What is a disc?
These codes describe the services performed during the visit.
What are CPT codes?
This term refers to a misalignment of the vertebrae that chiropractors aim to correct.
What is a subluxation?
Dr. Wawra is allergic to this fruit (what's that in the ceiling....)
This is the number of vertebrae found in the thoracic spine.
What is 12?
This document supports medical necessity and outlines patient progress.
What are SOAP notes?
This founder of chiropractic performed the first adjustment in 1895.
D.D. Palmer
This is the body part Melissa broke in January.
Right ankle
This muscle group is responsible for spinal extension and posture support.
What are the erector spinae muscles?
The name of the required form in a worker's compensation case when a treatment plan is updated.
What is an M1?
Removing interference improves the body's ability to maintain this.
Homeostasis
This condition is commonly caused by degeneration of the spine and can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal.
What is spinal stenosis?
A staff member leaves a printed schedule on the front desk and a patient sees other patients’ names. This is a violation of this act.
What is HIPAA?
This term refers to the body’s natural ability to regulate and heal itself.
What is innate intelligence?
A loss of the cervical spinal curve is referred to as what slang?
What is "tech neck" or "text neck"?
This is the document that shows what insurance paid, adjusted, and what the patient owes.
What is an EOB (Explanation of Benefits)?
This type of care continues even after pain improves because the body is still adapting to daily stress.
What is maintanance care?