Medicine: Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (Q&A) (December 2013)

December 2013 page 15 Medicine: Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment Question: Is modifier 51, Multiple Procedures, applicable to chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) codes (98940-98943)? The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits indicate that modifier 51 does not apply to these procedures as they are considered separate and distinct; however, these codes do not appear in the list of CPT codes exempt from modifier 51 in CPT® 2013. Answer: Modifier 51 should not be appended to the CMT codes. These are separate and distinct procedures and the use of modifier 51 does not apply. ♦ Medicine: Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (Q&A) (December...

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This short article addresses a coding question involving chiropractic manipulative treatment within the CPT framework and references NCCI and CPT 2013 materials. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, and chiropractic billing professionals who need to understand the scope of the guidance discussed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the article applies to their CPT and NCCI reference work for chiropractic services and modifier review.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within CPT-related chiropractic manipulative treatment guidance
  • How the discussion relates to modifier applicability and NCCI references
  • What coding audience the question and answer are aimed at
  • The general relationship between the article and CPT 2013 reference material

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Compliance staff
  • Chiropractic billing professionals
  • Auditors

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Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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