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Chiropractic services

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers manual manipulation of the spine by a chiropractor to correct a vertebral subluxation.

  • Covered by Part B
  • After the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount

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 .