How Much Does Chiropractic Therapy Cost?

Have you heard about the benefits of going to see a chiropractor? Curious about what chiropractic care will cost in your area?

We have a listing of chiropractic care prices in top cities across the U.S. as well as answers to common questions, like which insurance companies cover chiropractic care, and does Medicare or Medicaid cover chiropractic care.

With chiropractic care, one price does not fit all - it is not a universally predictable cost from city to city. The same holds true from one chiropractor to the next.

In this article, we'll explore the kinds of costs you can expect when you seek chiropractic care treatment, the types of discounts you may be eligible for, how to find low-cost chiropractic care, and chiropractic care costs in some of the major cities.

Also, if you're considering paying for chiropractic care treatment through insurance, we'll uncover if insurance companies will pay for chiropractic care treatment.

Typical Costs

Fees for your first session of chiropractic care may include an initial consultation, assessment, and chiropractic care treatment. The initial consultation may increase the first treatment cost by $ 50-$150 or more than what a chiropractic care practitioner charges per hour for future treatments. This is especially true if you choose to undergo a comprehensive neuro-spinal examination.

If a practitioner does offer a complimentary consultation for a first chiropractic session, you will not have to pay any more for your first session compared to any follow-up sessions go to.

Additional follow up sessions for visits may cost between $35 to $250.

Discounts

Many chiropractic care practitioners offer a discount when you purchase multiple treatments or packages. So for example, if you were to purchase one session at $150, through a package of six sessions at $600 you could bring the price down to $100 per session.

Other popular discounts are:

• Referral discounts

• Review discounts

• Student Discounts

• Child Discounts

• Elderly discounts

• Veteran Discounts

• Teacher discounts

Ask your chiropractic care practitioner if they offer any of these discounts to get a better price on your treatments.

Total Cost

The total cost of chiropractic care will depend on the reason why you are seeking chiropractic care. Why? Because the number of sessions you will need will differ if you have been in a car accident, have vertigo, back pain, or depression. And as such, the number of sessions that you need and the frequency between chiropractic sessions will impact the total cost that is spent on chiropractic care.

The average number of sessions that is often suggested is three to ten although you may find yourself going in for more; again this is dependent on why you are going to a chiropractor.

In addition, a chiropractor will discuss with you the benefits of maintenance sessions once the reason you sought out chiropractic care is resolved.

If you consider the lowest price per session throughout the nation is $35, the lowest overall cost for ten sessions averages out to $350 and at $250 a session, the highest found rate per a session found in the nation, - the overall highest cost for ten sessions could be $2,500. It may also potentially cost more. So outside of discounts offered by practitioners and buying a package numbered sessions ahead of time - there is one other way of bringing down costs for your treatment.

How to Find Low-Cost Chiropractic Care

Each of these four choices for low-cost chiropractic care is a great way to make treatment more affordable for your health needs; when looking for low-cost chiropractic care there are four options to consider:

1. Sliding scale: A chiropractor may run their practice on a sliding scale.

2. Training schools: If there is a training school or college for chiropractors, it may offer times throughout the month and year where low-cost treatments are available. These treatments are often times offered by both experienced practitioners who are teachers at the training center and students under supervision.

3. Low-cost days: Some chiropractors do not operate their practice on a sliding scale, but some may offer low-low cost days where the cost per session is lower and more financially reachable. A low-cost day may be offered biweekly, or once a month.

4. The Joint: The Joint is a franchise business that can be found throughout the country. Through monthly memberships, you can receive adjustments through a predictiple monthly cost starting as low as $29. There are multiple plans to meet you and your family's needs. However, do not expect any x-rays or comprehensiveneuro-spinal examination. Why? The Joint does not take any insurance, and do such services are not offered or provided.

So if you would like a comprehensive assessment with a neuro-spinal examination and x-rays, you have two choices:

1. Pay out-of-pocket

2. Insurance

Which Insurance Companies Cover Chiropractic Care?

The following insurance companies may cover your chiropractic care, depending on your plan. Be sure to check with your insurance provider to verify coverage before seeking treatment. Your chiropractic care practitioner may also be able to assist you.

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Does not view chiropractic care as medically necessary and so the company does not cover it.

• United Health Care: UHC Will cover the chiropractic care for many different conditions depending on the particular plan that you have. Although there are limitations and exclusions.

• Atena: Aetna considers chiropractic care to be medically necessary for particular conditions. There are both limitations and exclusions. In addition, different plans have different for properly selected members, subject to applicable benefit plan limitations and exclusions.

Chiropractic Care Cost by City

Methodology

These prices estimate the costs you may expect to pay for chiropractic care without insurance. To determine these prices, we sampled the chiropractors listed in the Google business directory in each area.

Cost by City:

Tips for Shopping for Chiropractic Care

1. Recommendations: Ask your friends for a recommendation for a chiropractic care practitioner.

2. Research: Research online to find a chiropractic care practitioner that may be the right fit for you.

3. Reviews: Read online reviews. Other peoples experiences can give in insight on what you may expect when being treated by a particular practitioner.

4. Training and specialties: Ask and find out about each chiropractic care practitioners, training and specializations. This is particularly important if you are seeking care during pregnancy or for an infant.

5. Introductory session: Call and ask for an introductory session.

6. Evaluate: Go to your first appointment and evaluate the chiropractic care practitioner and the office.

7. Decide: Make a decision to return or keep looking for a chiropractic care practitioner you like and meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about chiropractic care and insurance:

Does Medicare Cover Chiropractic Care?

It might. Check the plan that you have.

Does Medicaid Cover Chiropractic Care?

It might check the plan that you have and be sure to know the reason why you are seeking chiropractic care.

Do Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plans Cover Chiropractic Care ?

Some Medicare supplemental insurance plans provide coverage for chiropractic care treatment but most don't offer coverage. Calling and finding out if your supplemental insurance plan covers the treatment is always a good place to start.

Will my Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care?

As you can see from above, insurance companies may cover for chiropractic care treatment sessions. If the insurance company does not cover chiropractic care, you do have one other option. If your employer offers an FSA or flexible spending account, it may be a way for making the cost of treatment within your financial reach.

References

Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved May 9, 2019, from http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/300_399/0388.html

MANIPULATIVE THERAPYUnitedHealthcare(R) Commercial Medical Policy. (n.d.). Retrieved May 9, 2019, from https://www.uhcprovider.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/comm-medical-drug/manipulative-therapy.pdf