Chiropractic services
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides limited coverage for chiropractic services, primarily focusing on manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation. Coverage is restricted to specific medical conditions and requires meeting certain medical necessity criteria.
- Medicare covers manual manipulation of the spine to correct subluxation
- Only covers chiropractic services deemed medically necessary
- Requires documentation from a licensed chiropractor
- Limited to specific spinal alignment treatments
- Does not cover other chiropractic therapies or supplemental services
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Patients with documented spinal subluxation
- Individuals requiring medically necessary spinal manipulation
- Covered under Medicare Part B
- Beneficiary typically pays 20% of approved Medicare amount after meeting Part B deductible
- Costs may vary depending on specific treatment and location of service
- Only covers manual manipulation of the spine
- Must be performed by a Medicare-enrolled chiropractor
- Requires clear medical documentation of spinal subluxation
- Does not cover X-rays, supplements, or additional therapies
- Limited to treatments directly addressing spinal misalignment
- Consult with your primary care physician about medical necessity
- Verify chiropractor's Medicare enrollment
- Obtain detailed documentation of spinal condition
- Check with your specific Medicare plan for exact coverage details
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- 6/15/2025
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