Understanding Chiropractic Billing Codes: A Smarter Way to Reduce Risk and Improve Reimbursement
Accurate coding and documentation aren’t just about getting paid—they’re about protecting your practice, communicating clinical necessity, and maintaining compliance. Yet for many chiropractors, coding remains one of the most confusing and high-risk areas of practice management. Missteps can lead to underpayment, denials, or even audits.
That’s why Chiropractic Coding, Risk & Documentation (10 CE)—an online continuing education course available on CE Soup—has quickly become a favorite among chiropractors and billing staff alike. Taught by a nationally recognized coding expert, this course makes complex topics simple, practical, and directly applicable to your daily workflow. At under $200, it’s one of the best self and staff training investments you can make this year.
The Core of Chiropractic Coding
When most chiropractors think of billing codes, the 98940–98942 series immediately comes to mind. These CPT codes describe Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT) based on the number of spinal regions treated:
- 98940 — Manipulation of one to two spinal regions
- 98941 — Manipulation of three to four spinal regions
- 98942 — Manipulation of all five spinal regions
- 98943 — Manipulation of one or more extra-spinal regions (e.g., extremities)
These codes form the foundation of chiropractic documentation and reimbursement. However, to code correctly, it’s essential to align each service with proper documentation of subluxation, region treated, and medical necessity.
The course on CE Soup helps clarify how to properly link diagnostic codes (ICD-10) to these procedure codes, ensuring each claim is defensible and compliant.
Commonly Used Adjunctive Service Codes
Beyond spinal manipulation, chiropractors often incorporate adjunctive procedures. Here are a few of the most frequently used CPT codes in chiropractic settings:
- 97140 — Manual therapy techniques (e.g., myofascial release, joint mobilization, manual traction)
- 97110 — Therapeutic exercise for strength, endurance, range of motion, or flexibility
- 97112 — Neuromuscular re-education to improve balance, coordination, or proprioception
- 97530 — Therapeutic activities designed to restore functional performance
Each of these codes has specific documentation and time-based requirements. Improper use—especially in conjunction with CMT codes—can trigger payer scrutiny. Learning when and how to appropriately bill for these services is critical for maintaining both compliance and cash flow.
Why Training Matters More Than Ever
With increasing payer audits, evolving documentation rules, and complex coding updates, chiropractic practices need a solid foundation in compliant billing. Relying on “what’s always worked” can expose you to unnecessary risk.
Chiropractic Coding, Risk & Documentation (10 CE) was designed to eliminate that uncertainty. Participants walk away with:
- A clear understanding of current CPT and ICD-10 codes relevant to chiropractic care
- Step-by-step guidance on linking services and diagnoses correctly
- Documentation templates and real-world examples
- Strategies to reduce audit risk and optimize reimbursement
Whether you’re training a new team member or refining your own documentation approach, this course provides practical, actionable knowledge that pays dividends.
Invest in Compliance, Confidence, and Clarity
Accurate coding and documentation safeguard your license, support your clinical decisions, and strengthen the financial health of your practice. The right training can make all the difference.
Dive in, learn more and enroll today:
👉 Chiropractic Coding, Risk & Documentation (10 CE)
At under $200, it’s the best coding and compliance investment you can make—for yourself and your staff.
