98940 Chiropract manj 1-2 regions
Also known as: chiropractic adjustment, chiropractic manipulation, spinal manipulation
Chiropractic manipulative treatment of one to two spinal or extremity regions during a single treatment session.
In Plain Language
chiropractor adjustment; spinal or joint manipulation
Clinical Context
Used for chiropractic manipulative therapy treating spinal or peripheral joints in one to two regions for pain and dysfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 0.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.45, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98940?
CPT 98940 (Chiropract manj 1-2 regions) is a Medicine code. Chiropractic manipulative treatment of one to two spinal or extremity regions during a single treatment session.
Who uses CPT code 98940?
CPT 98940 is used by Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Used for chiropractic manipulative therapy treating spinal or peripheral joints in one to two regions for pain and dysfunction.
When is CPT 98940 used?
Used for chiropractic manipulative therapy treating spinal or peripheral joints in one to two regions for pain and dysfunction.
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