Documentation of Chiropractic Services

Описание: This is a recording of a live event held on 9/15/25.

Accurate and thorough documentation is key to complying with Medicare regulations, demonstrating medical necessity, reducing claim denials, and securing appropriate reimbursement for chiropractic care. During this event, we:
Provided a brief overview of chiropractic care
Explored coverage criteria for chiropractic services
Discussed documentation requirements for chiropractic services
-Provided helpful tips to support proper documentation of chiropractic
services

Resources:
Local Coverage Article (LCA) A56273 Billing and Coding: Chiropractic Services
https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage...

MLN Matters® Number SE1601 Medicare Coverage for Chiropractic Services – Medical Record Documentation Requirements for Initial and Subsequent Visits
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Educ...

MLN Matters® Number: SE1602 Use of the AT modifier for Chiropractic Billing
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Educ...

MLN Matters® Number: SE1603 Educational Resources to Assist Chiropractors with Medicare Billing
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Educ...

MLN1232664 Medicare Documentation Checklist for Chiropractic Doctors
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/ml...

MLN4824456 Medicare Provider Compliance Tips
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Educ...

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:01 Objective and Agenda
03:56 Overview of Chiropractic Care
06:19 Coverage Criteria
11:13 Elements of Chiropractic Documentation
22:09 Claims Documentation
25:47 AT Modifier
28:51 Documentation Tips
31:37 Resources
33:17 Questions and Answers
35:51 Closing Remarks