Chiropractic Coding

Chiropractic billing tends to look straightforward on the surface. A relatively limited CPT code range, recurring treatment plans, and predictable visit structures often make it appear less complex than many other medical specialties. In practice, however, chiropractic reimbursement is shaped by payer-specific documentation requirements, medical necessity standards, modifier usage, and coverage limitations that directly influence […]

CPT code 97140 is frequently used in outpatient rehabilitation and musculoskeletal settings, particularly in care plans that include hands-on treatment. It covers manual therapy techniques that help restore movement, relieve pain, correct soft-tissue restrictions, and support functional recovery. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and chiropractors often bill this code when they deliver patient-specific manual interventions as […]