10/14/2026

World Spine Day is Friday - Official Resources Available

Friday, October 16th, is World Spine Day (WSD), and communities around the world will celebrate with the theme “Spine Health for Life”. The world’s largest public health campaign dedicated to spinal health, WSD brings together health professionals, educators, policymakers, civil society, and communities internationally to highlight the growing burden of spine-related conditions and the essential role spinal health plays in overall wellbeing.

10/14/2026

The FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Update: What Arizona Chiropractors Need to Know

By Arizona Association of Chiropractic | October 2026

The new ICD-10-CM code set took effect on October 1, 2026, and applies to dates of service through September 30, 2027. ICD-10-CM updates follow the federal fiscal year, not the calendar year, which is why this release is called the "FY 2027" update even though it began in the fall of 2026. For most Arizona chiropractic offices, the FY 2027 update brings relatively few changes that will affect everyday billing. However, there are a couple of updates worth reviewing to ensure your diagnosis codes and billing software are current.

09/15/2026

UHC Eliminates Prior Authorization for Chiropractic Care Under Medicare Advantage Plans

What Chiropractors Need to Know About the October 1 Change

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) announced on September 1, 2026, that it will eliminate approximately 30% of its prior authorization requirements beginning October 1, 2026. The change is intended to reduce administrative work and remove barriers that can delay patient care. For chiropractors, there is a significant and specific change within UHC Medicare Advantage plans: beginning October 1, 2026, prior authorization will no longer be required for CPT codes 98940, 98941, and 98942 under the applicable UHC Medicare Advantage plans. This is an important change for chiropractic practices and UHC Medicare Advantage patients.

09/15/2026

VA No Longer Accepting Unsolicited Overpayment Refunds

Be Sure to Know Each Insurers Policies and Procedures for Returning Overpayments

VA recently announced that they will no longer be accepting unsolicited overpayment refunds and that community providers must have a valid bill of collection (BOC) before sending refunds to VA.