It would not be a shock to most chiropractors to say that good documentation is important. However, what many providers may not realize is just how much impact their records have on the value and outcome of their patient’s personal injury case.
In most personal injury claims, the medical records become the foundation upon which the entire case is built. Long before a case reaches a jury, insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, and claims managers are reviewing medical – and particularly chiropractic -records to determine whether the injury is legitimate, whether treatment was necessary, and how much compensation they are willing to offer.
Simply put, well-documented chiropractic records can help attorneys obtain better results for injured patients. Better results often mean greater access to care, more successful treatment outcomes, and stronger long-term relationships between providers and attorneys. And, in the case of a chiropractic lien, can ensure there is enough money to satisfy the outstanding bill for medical care.
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