A Closer Look at Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT) Codes

The Regions of CMT  Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) is a form of manual manipulation (adjustment) used to improve joint and neurophysiological function. It can be accomplished by a variety of techniques. The Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) selects the CMT code that best describes the manipulative treatment administered to the patient on the date of service….

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The CMT Codes

Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT) Codes Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) is a form of manual manipulation (adjustment) used to improve joint and neurophysiological function. It can be accomplished by a variety of techniques. The Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) selects the CMT code that best describes the manipulative treatment administered to the patient on the date of…

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Medicare Coverage Limitations

Medicare Benefits & Limitations To become proficient at knowing exactly how the ABN form should work, one must fully understand the difference between covered and excluded under Medicare for chiropractic treatment. Then, and only then, can we apply the proper use of the Medicare ABN Form. Review this image that described the three categories of…

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Medicare Chiropractic Services- Covered vs. Non-Covered

What is a Covered Chiropractic Service? Per the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual for Chiropractic, “Coverage of chiropractic service is specifically limited to treatment using manual manipulation (i.e., use of the hands). Additionally, manual devices (i.e., those that are hand-held with the thrust of the force of the device being controlled manually) may be used by…

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