Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies

Sec. 17b-262-540. Services not covered

The department shall not pay for the following chiropractic services which are not covered under the Medical Assistance Program:

(a) chiropractic practice does not include the prescription or administration of any medicine or drug or the performance of any surgery;

(b) x-rays furnished by a practitioner of chiropractic;

(c) an initial visit for exam and diagnosis;

(d) manipulation of other parts of the body such as: the shoulder, arm, knee—even when for subluxation of the spine;

(e) lab work ordered by a practitioner of chiropractic;

(f) for information or services provided to a client over the telephone; and

(g) for cancelled office visits or appointments not kept.

(Adopted effective March 6, 1998)