Course Name:
Spinal Pathology and Documentation Online
Chiropractic CE: 8 Hours
Medical CME: 8 Hours
SPINAL PATHOLOGY AND DOCUMENTATION
8 Credit Hours
*CE Credits are for Doctors of Chiropractic.
**CME Credits are for Medical Doctors and Doctors of Chiropractic
****Please Note: This course is only approved for 6 CA.
*****Please Note: This course is only approved for 8 PA.
This program is focused on spinal pathology and documentation. It covers how to diagnose and document spinal pathology. This program also explains the demonstrative necessity for chiropractic care and identifying anatomical vs. mechanical lesions of the spine.
Module 1 – 2 Hours
Patricia Roche DO, Radiology, Neuroradiology
Mark Studin DC
MRI Spine Case Review
Clinical case review of MRI’s including sagittal, axial, T1, T2, STIR, and proton density sequences. Identified will be the vertebrate, spinal cord, discs, nerve roots, thecal sac, posterior longitudinal ligament, epidural veins, and fat saturation pulses. Pathology will include bulges, herniations, protrusions, extrusions, myelomalacia, cord edema, and schmorl’s nodes.
Module 2 – 2 Hours
Mark Studin DC
Dan Rosner ESQ
Using Documentation to Create Ethical Relationships:
Creating documentation that is demonstrable in design to show pathology visually. How to have ethical relationships with the medical-legal community through complete documentation and maintain autonomy while testifying, if required. How to prepare records in a medical-legal case in preparation for deposition and/or trial and what to expect in the process.
Module 3 – 2 Hours
Mark Studin DC
Coding Changes and Requirements in E&M
Coding requirements in 99202-99203-99204-99205 and 99212-99213-99214-99215 and the new 2021 changes. What elements are required for each and how to document the time component in conjunction with evaluated body parts. Clinically correlating a patient’s history, vitals, muscular, neurological, motor, and sensory evaluations with correct coding based upon the ICD-10 nomenclature.
Module 4 – 2 Hours
Mark Studin DC
Don Capoferri DC
Clinical Grand Rounds:
Case reviews utilizing E/M, MRI, and x-ray mensuration to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan will be presented. The focus will be on common diagnosis require interprofessional collaboration with a discussion of diagnostic dilemmas and proper communication methods. Interprofessional communication methods will include clinical documentation, triage, referral protocols, and phone consultations.
Total Education Time 8 Hours
Fee: $299.00
Course Objective: To understand the physiology of connective tissue pathology
InstructorMark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM,
Patricia Roche DO, Radiology, Neuroradiology
Dan Rosner ESQ
Don Capoferri DC, FSBT
Instructions: Once you purchase the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.comTroubleshooting Suggestions:
- This course is supported by PC's and Mac devices
- Minimum 20mbs download speed
- Mobile device are not ideal as tracking is automated and often not mobilized