Does Medicare cover chiropractic services?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Manual manipulation for subluxation of the spine is the only chiropractic service that is covered by Medicare. A chiropractor is defined in the Social Security Act as a physician for only one service, manual manipulation or treatment of subluxation of the spine. You don't need an X-ray to prove you have of a subluxation of the spine. Some Medicare Advantage plans may provide chiropractic coverage benefits. You should check with your Medicare Advantage plan directly to see what chiropractic services are covered.