If a chiropractor performs and reports X rays or other diagnostic testing such as range of motion studies on one or more dates of service, is it appropriate to later report an office visit code on a subsequent date of service solely for time spent relaying the results or findings of the tests to the patient? What if the chiropractor also performs and reports chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) on the same date that the report of findings takes place? ...

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Article Overview

This article covers coding guidance for chiropractors who perform diagnostic testing, interpret results, and communicate findings to patients. It focuses on the relationship between chiropractic manipulative treatment, evaluation and management services, range of motion measurement testing, and radiologic imaging, and it is aimed at chiropractors, coders, and billing staff who need to understand what types of services are included versus separately reported.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding how these services are categorized affects whether a separate office visit or diagnostic service may be reported and helps avoid inappropriate duplication of work across chiropractic, evaluation, and imaging services.

Codes Discussed

• CPT: 98940
• CPT: 98941
• CPT: 98942
• CPT: 98943
• CPT: 95851

Code Ranges Discussed

• CPT: 98940-98943
• CPT: 70000 SERIES

Modifiers Discussed

• CPT: 25

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