Iowa Chiropractor Fined for Failing to Report Settlement
The state board fined a West Des Moines chiropractor $1,000 and mandated ethics training for failing to disclose a settlement.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Alternative Medicine
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The Iowa Board of Chiropractic has fined chiropractor Taylor Vanden Wynboom $1,000 for failing to report a prior federal settlement. The action also mandates 30 hours of additional training regarding ethics and billing practices for the practitioner.
Why it matters
Professional boards require practitioners to disclose legal settlements to maintain transparency and public trust in healthcare services. This enforcement highlights the importance of accountability for clinicians navigating complex billing and regulatory requirements.
The Iowa Board of Chiropractic issued a $1,000 penalty following a finding that the practitioner failed to report a $52,000 federal civil settlement within the required 30-day window. The disciplinary order remains active until the provider completes 30 hours of ethics and coding education.
The players
Taylor Vanden Wynboom
A chiropractor currently practicing in West Des Moines and formerly in Ankeny.
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
The state regulatory agency responsible for licensing and disciplining chiropractic practitioners in Iowa.
National Billing Institute
A Florida-based organization that provides medical billing services to practitioners.
The details
The disciplinary action stems from a failure to notify state regulators of a June 2024 federal settlement. The board requires 15 hours of ethics training and 15 hours of coursework focused on billing and coding compliance. These requirements address issues involving the alleged use of incorrect billing codes for Sanexas treatments, a practice that previously led to over $100,000 in liability for billings submitted to Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Timeline
2020: Wynboom filed a lawsuit against the National Billing Institute.
2022: Claims against the National Billing Institute were dismissed.
June 2024: Wynboom entered a civil settlement with the federal government.
October 22, 2026: The Iowa Board of Chiropractic fined the chiropractor.
Health Landscape
This action reflects the ongoing regulatory oversight of billing practices within alternative medicine and chiropractic care. It follows the standardized reporting protocols set by the Iowa Board of Chiropractic to maintain transparency across state healthcare providers.
Patients who have questions about the billing codes used for their treatments should feel empowered to ask their provider for clarification. If you are concerned about medical billing transparency, you may discuss your invoices directly with your clinic's administrative staff or billing department.
The takeaway
Maintaining transparency regarding legal and billing disputes is a core component of professional accountability in healthcare. If you are ever unsure about the services or codes billed to your insurance, request an itemized statement to review with your provider or insurer.
Further reading
Learn more about the standards for practice in Iowa Alternative Medicine.
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