Dr. Gerald L. Coy, a 1965 graduate of Palmer College Davenport, is founder and administrator of the CHER Foundation, which created the first scoliosis and postural screening program in the public school system and currently is involved in the development of public educational programs through digital Internet television, among other endeavors. Dr. Coy has served as a state political officer, appointed to the California Environmental Health Specialist Registration Committee; and was instrumental in the reorganization of Southern California College of Chiropractic, for which he served as president and chairman of the board. He is a lecturer, author, educator, researcher and philanthropist, all for the purpose of supporting the chiropractic profession.
Recent laws in New Jersey and California represent a disturbing trend that will negatively impact a practice’s ability to collect monies from patients, as well as expose them to significant penalties if the practice does not follow the mandatory guidelines to a T. Please be aware that a similar law may be coming to your state. The time to act is before the law is passed.
With estimates showing over 30 million Americans affected by peripheral neuropathy – and a significant portion underdiagnosed – it’s increasingly likely that chiropractors are already treating these patients. What’s missing is structured recognition, comprehensive management and targeted tools to slow progression, improve function and support systemic health.
Each year, ICD-10-CM is updated on Oct. 1. For 2026, there are 74,179 total codes, with 487 additions, 28 deletions and 38 revisions. Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim submission date. Services performed on/after Oct. 1 must use the new codes. While no changes affect the common spinal or extraspinal codes most frequently used by DCs, several updates may still affect your claims – particularly for comorbidities, referred pain, or trauma cases.
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