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Also known as: extremity manipulation, peripheral joint adjustment, non-spinal chiropractic
Chiropractic manipulative treatment of extraspatial/non-spinal regions such as extremities or other non-vertebral sites during a single treatment session.
In Plain Language
chiropractor adjustment of arms or legs
Clinical Context
Used for chiropractic manipulative therapy of peripheral joints and extremities, not including spinal regions.
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. 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 98943?
CPT 98943 (Chiropract manj xtrspinl 1/>) is a Medicine code. Chiropractic manipulative treatment of extraspatial/non-spinal regions such as extremities or other non-vertebral sites during a single treatment session.
Who uses CPT code 98943?
CPT 98943 is used by Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Used for chiropractic manipulative therapy of peripheral joints and extremities, not including spinal regions.
When is CPT 98943 used?
Used for chiropractic manipulative therapy of peripheral joints and extremities, not including spinal regions.
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