Car Accident Chiropractor in Colorado Springs
Your Auto Accident Evaluation at DBH Chiropractic
How the evaluation runs, how auto claims are billed and what records we provide. We see adults only.
Inside the Accident Evaluation
Plan on about 30-45 minutes for your first visit. It follows the same order every time.
Before You Arrive
When you book, have a few details ready: the date of the crash, where you were sitting in the vehicle, whether you were seen at an emergency room or urgent care, and the name of your auto insurer. Bring any hospital paperwork and your claim number if you have one.
The Accident History
Dr. Daniel asks how the collision happened. Was your vehicle hit from behind, from the side or head-on? Were you braced or caught off guard? Was your head turned? Where did your symptoms begin, and how have they changed since? These details guide the exam and go into your record.
The Physical Exam
The exam checks range of motion, muscle tone, joint movement, reflexes, sensation and strength. Orthopedic and neurological tests help sort out whether pain is coming from a joint, a muscle, a disc or an irritated nerve. If anything points to a problem outside chiropractic, such as a possible fracture or concussion signs that need medical attention, we refer you to the right provider before starting care.
Your Report of Findings
Before you leave, Dr. Daniel explains what the exam and imaging showed, what he recommends, how often he suggests visits at first, and how billing will work for your claim. You decide whether to go ahead.
MedPay, Liens and Auto Claims (Billing Information Only)
This section explains how billing works for auto claims. It is billing information only.
MedPay First
MedPay (medical payments coverage) is an optional part of a Colorado auto policy. When you have it, it's usually the first source billed for accident-related care. Each policy has its own limit. Our office confirms your benefit amount with the insurer and tracks what has been billed, so you know where you stand as care continues.
Third-Party Claims
When another driver is responsible for the crash, their liability insurer may pay for accident-related care. Those claims are often paid after care ends; we keep your itemized billing records ready to share with the insurer.
Lien-Based Billing
Care may also be set up as lien-based billing, where the bill is paid when your auto claim closes rather than at each visit. Lien-based billing needs a signed agreement with our clinic before it starts. We send itemized statements and records to your insurer when they're requested, with your written permission.
When Coverage Runs Out
If MedPay is used up or a claim is denied, we explain your options before your next visit. Those options are cash visits, an in-house payment plan or CareCredit. HSA/FSA cards accepted.
The Documentation We Provide
For every patient, we keep:
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A written intake and accident history in your own words
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Exam findings, including measured range of motion and neurological test results
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Digital X-ray images with a written report (when X-rays are clinically indicated)
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A care plan with goals and a visit schedule
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A treatment note for every visit, recording what was done and how you responded
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Re-exam findings at set points during care
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Itemized billing statements using standard billing codes
We can send copies for your insurer or another provider with your written permission. We can also provide a narrative summary when your insurer asks for one.
About Dr. Daniel Brynestad-Heuser, D.C.
Dr. Daniel earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University in 2013 and has over 10 years in practice. He does every exam and every visit himself, so the same doctor who records your injury also tracks your progress.
Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm and 2-6pm; Friday 8am-12pm. Appointment-only.
Auto Accident Evaluation FAQs
How long does the accident evaluation take?
Plan on about 30-45 minutes, including your history, the exam, digital X-rays if clinically indicated, and your report of findings.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your auto insurer's name, your claim number if you have one, and any ER, urgent care or imaging paperwork from after the crash.
What is lien-based billing?
With a signed agreement with our clinic, your bill is paid when your auto claim closes rather than at each visit. This is billing information only.
What records can you send to my insurer?
With your written permission, we send exam findings, X-ray reports (if X-rays were taken), visit notes, re-exam results and itemized statements. A narrative summary is available on request.
What happens if my MedPay runs out?
We explain your options before your next visit: cash visits, an in-house payment plan or CareCredit. HSA/FSA cards accepted.
Who will I see at each visit?
Dr. Daniel Brynestad-Heuser, D.C., a 2013 Logan University graduate with over 10 years in practice, at every visit.
Where are you located?
In Briargate on the north side of Colorado Springs, in the shopping center with Safeway and the DMV office. Our address is listed in the footer below.
Are evaluations by appointment only?
Yes. Evaluations are scheduled Mon-Thu 8-12 and 2-6, Fri 8-12. Book online or call.
FAQs ABOUT AUTO-ACCIDENT CHIROPRACTIC CARE
If you’ve never seen a chiropractor after a car accident, you probably have questions. Here are the most common ones our Colorado Springs patients ask — and the answers to help you feel confident getting started.
Many Colorado auto policies include MedPay, which can cover chiropractic care regardless of fault. We can check your MedPay benefits and bill your auto insurance directly. Coverage depends on your policy.
Some injuries, like whiplash or disc irritation, can take days or weeks to show symptoms. An exam can check for problems even if you feel fine now.
No. You can schedule directly online or by calling (719) 309-6770.
A thorough exam, digital X-rays if clinically indicated, and a care plan explained in plain language.
Depending on your exam, care may include adjustments, spinal decompression, Class 4 laser, flexion-distraction, and soft-tissue work.
Neck pain and stiffness, whiplash, back pain, headaches, shoulder and arm pain, sciatica or nerve pain, and bulging or herniated discs.
We offer cash visits, care plans, an in-house payment plan, and CareCredit. Call us and we'll go over your options.
Mon–Thu 8 am–12 pm and 2–6 pm, Fri 8 am–12 pm. Call or book online to see current availability.
We bill auto insurance directly and check your MedPay benefits. If another driver was at fault, we can bill a third-party claim with the at-fault driver's insurance. Lien-based billing, where the bill is paid when your auto claim closes, may be an option in some cases. With your written permission, we can send billing records to your insurer or another provider. Coverage and options depend on your policy - we'll walk you through them at your first visit.