Chiropractic Services

Chiropractic services provide Medicaid customers with services for manual manipulation of the spine to correct dislocation that resulted in a neuromusculoskeletal condition. Office visits are included as part of the service.

Chiropractic services for Medicaid for Pregnant Women customers require prior approval.

X-rays

  • Medicaid covers X-rays to document the neuromusculoskeletal condition.
  • Medicaid allows one X-ray within a six-month period without documentation of medical necessity.
  • Pregnant women are exempted from the X-ray requirement.

Fee Schedules

Clinical Coverage Policy 1F, Chiropractic Services

Contact

Medical Assistance Clinical Section
Phone: 919-855-4260
Fax: 919-733-2796

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