Medicare Coverage for Chiropractic Services – Medical Record Documentation Requirements for Initial and Subsequent Visits
CMS is providing this SE article to help clarify CMS policy about Medicare coverage of
chiropractic services for Medicare beneficiaries and documentation requirements for the
beneficiary’s initial visit and subsequent visits to the doctor of chiropractic. Know these
policies along with any Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for these services in your area that might limit circumstances under which Medicare pays for active/corrective
chiropractic services.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 07, 2019
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