Chiropractic services
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers manual manipulation of the spine by a chiropractor to correct a vertebral subluxation.
Description
Manual manipulation of the spine by a chiropractor to correct a vertebral subluxation (when the spinal joints fail to move properly, but the contact between the joints remains intact).
Coverage details
Medicare doesn't cover other services or tests a chiropractor orders, including X-rays, massage therapy, and acupuncture.
Costs
After the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount .
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service