Performed by: Staff can gather information. Chiropractor Doctor performs exam.

Reason: Correct vertebral subluxation (realign joints).
Time: Not a timed code.
Performed by: Chiropractor Doctor

Reason: Correct vertebral subluxation (realign joints). Activator & drop table manipulations.
Time: Not a timed code.
Performed by: Chiropractor Doctor

Reason: Reduce muscle spasm, reduce pain, reduce hypertonic muscles, Russian stimulation can be used for atrophy combined with exercise. Unattended therapy.
Time: Not a timed code. Treatments range from 7-15 minutes per region.
Performed by: Staff

Reason: Mobilize joints, stretch smaller muscle groups, open facet joints, reduce pressure on discs.
Time: Not a timed code.
Performed by: Chiropractor Doctor and staff

Reason: Reduce muscular hypertonicity. Time: Not a timed code. Treatments range from 3-10 minutes per region.
Performed by: Chiropractor Doctor

Reason: Stretch and strengthen damaged muscles, often the last stage of rehab.
Time: Timed code. Minimum 8 minutes of exercise with Dr. present to check on patient.
Performed by: Chiropractor Doctor and staff assisting.

Reason: Relax and reduce muscle spasm and hypertonic muscles.
Time: Billed per unit/bill at 2 units (15 minutes per unit/massage lasts 30 minutes).
Performed by: Licensed massage therapist