The ‘Tricky’ 97140 Chiropractic CPT Code: How to Use This Code Appropriately
[This post was originally published on 17th May 2022. It has been updated on 17th November 2025.] CPT 97140 is one of the most commonly used, and most frequently denied, codes in chiropractic practices. Even experienced providers struggle with when to bill it, how to...
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for 2026 CPT Code Changes
The American Medical Association (AMA) updates the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set annually. These codes form the universal language used by healthcare providers, payers, coders, and auditors to describe, document, bill and analyse medical, surgical and...
The Essential 2026 ICD-10-CM Checklist for Chiropractors
Every year, ICD-10 code changes reshape how clinics deliver care, capture revenue, and stay compliant. The 2026 ICD-10-CM updates, effective October 1, 2025, are some of the most significant in recent years and they will directly impact chiropractors, coders, and...
Understanding 97012 CPT Code for Effective Reimbursement
[This post was originally published on 6th January 2026. It has been updated on 19th February 2026.] Mechanical traction remains a commonly used therapy in chiropractic care, especially for patients with disc-related conditions, radiculopathy, and nerve compression....
ICD-10 Update 2025: Key Changes to Improve Billing Accuracy
The ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) coding system is a globally recognized framework used to classify and code various diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures. For chiropractors, ICD-10 serves as a critical tool for billing insurance...
How CPT Code 98943 Can Improve Your Chiropractic Billing Efficiency
Chiropractic CPT codes are crucial in chiropractic insurance billing, where specific treatments and services must be precisely coded for proper reimbursement. There are four commonly used CPT codes, including 98940, 98941, 98942, and 98943. We have created detailed...
The Ultimate Guide to CPT Code 98942 for Chiropractic Practice
Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders, primarily through manual adjustments and manipulations of the spine. It’s a holistic approach that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself, often without the use of surgery...
The Complete Guide to CPT Code 98940 for Maximum Reimbursements
Chiropractic CPT codes are crucial for the insurance billing process. Errors in billing can lead to costly denials and delays, impacting your practice’s financial health. Coverage for chiropractic services is specifically limited to manual manipulation of the...
A Comprehensive Guide to CPT Code 98941 for Chiropractors
In chiropractic billing, using the correct CPT codes are crucial for ensuring that services are accurately reimbursed. One of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes that chiropractors use often is 98941 CPT code. This blog will explore when to use 98941...
The Ultimate 2024 ICD-10 Codes Cheat Sheet for Chiropractors
Chiropractic ICD-10 codes are essential for recording diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures for every patient encounter. Not just for record purposes, ICD-10 codes (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision) also play a crucial role in chiropractic...
Know the Top Chiropractic CPT Codes That Can Save Your Billing Time
[This post was originally published on 25th August 2021. It has been updated on 28th May 2024] Chiropractic codes are an integral part of the chiropractic billing and coding process. Using the chiropractic CPT codes accurately can streamline coding practices and...
5 Things to Know About Chiropractic ICD-10 Updates For Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have released the updates for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) for the fiscal year 2023. Staying informed about crucial updates is...
A Comprehensive Guide to Chiropractic Therapeutic Procedures (CPT Codes 97140, 97530, 97112, 97760, 97750)
Chiropractic care goes beyond spinal adjustments; it encompasses a spectrum of therapeutic procedures designed to enhance patients’ well-being. In the realm of chiropractic billing and coding, understanding the nuances of specific Current Procedural Terminology...
Chiropractic Billing Codes: Don’t Make These Mistakes
There are nearly 11,000 CPT codes to account for all the different variations of healthcare treatments. While chiropractor billing codes are divided into three categories – Category I, Category II, and Category III, most chiropractors primarily use Category I...
Is it Chiropractic CPT Code 97014 or 97032 or HCPCS G0283? Understanding This Coding Confusion
Are you using CPT code 97014 in your chiropractic billing? If yes, you need to read this. In chiropractic treatments, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is often used to treat chronic back pain, post-surgical pain, joint pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, muscle injury...
Could Your Chiropractic Clinic Survive a Coding Audit
We received this question from a chiropractic practice: “I have noticed my insurance reimbursements are gradually decreasing since January 2022. I have also received a letter from one of my insurance companies that says my charges for 9894x and 992xx codes are higher...
ICD-10 Chiropractic Codes: Avoid Claim Denials Pertaining to Excludes Notes
Imagine if you received a claim denial message from an insurance payer and it states: “THIS SERVICE IS NOT PAID. THE SUBMITTED DIAGNOSIS CODE IS NOT SPECIFIC ENOUGH FOR THE ACCURATE DETERMINATION OF BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY.” What would you do? We will tell you why...
ICD-10 Chiropractic Codes: The Application of A, D and S Extensions
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 code is a seven-character, alphanumeric code that is used by chiropractic practices and healthcare providers to communicate the diagnosis to the patient’s insurance company. This coding system was introduced into...
