Regulatory Compliance & Standards Flashcards
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Under ICAK standards, continuing education credits to maintain AK certification must be obtained from:
Answer: ICAK-approved postgraduate programs only
ICAK requires that CEUs for AK recertification come from ICAK-approved postgraduate programs to ensure content meets their curriculum standards.
When billing insurance for a visit that includes AK muscle testing, the practitioner should code the service under:
Answer: The licensed professional's applicable procedure codes (e.g., chiropractic manipulation)
Because AK lacks its own CPT codes, services are billed under the licensed practitioner's applicable procedure codes that best describe the service rendered.
A patient's AK treatment records are subpoenaed in a malpractice case. The minimum retention period for adult patient records in most US states is:
Answer: 7 years from last visit
Most US states mandate a minimum of 7 years for adult patient record retention, though practitioners should check their specific state law.
Which statement about ICAK-USA membership and certification is accurate?
Answer: Certification requires passing both written and practical examinations
The CAK designation requires successful completion of both a written knowledge examination and a practical skills examination, separate from membership.
An AK practitioner recommends a patient stop prescribed medication based solely on a manual muscle test. This action most likely violates:
Answer: Scope of practice laws and medical practice acts
Advising discontinuation of prescription medication without prescriptive authority constitutes practicing medicine outside one's licensed scope.
The principle of 'minimum necessary' under HIPAA requires AK practitioners to:
Answer: Share only the health information needed for the specific purpose
The minimum necessary standard limits disclosure of protected health information to only what is required to accomplish the intended purpose.
Which scenario represents a reportable ethical violation under ICAK's Standards of Practice?
Answer: Claiming AK has been proven to cure autoimmune diseases in marketing materials
Making unsupported curative claims violates ICAK's ethical standards on truthful representation and could also trigger FTC enforcement.