Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)
NOTE: If Medicare does not pay for Exams, X-Rays, Low Level Laser Therapy, or Dry Needling which means that you may have to pay. Medicare does not pay for everything, even some care that you or your health care provider have good
reason to think you need. We expect Medicare may not pay for the procedures listed below.
Procedure Reason Medicare May Not Pay Estimated Cost
- Examination
Examinations are not a covered benefit under Medicare for Chiropractic
care.
Up to $150 - Average $58
- X-Rays
X-Rays are not a covered benefit under Medicare for Chiropractic care.
Up to $130 - Average $50
- Low Level Laser Therapy
LLLT is not a covered benefit under Medicare for Chiropractic care.
Up to $50 - Average $45
- Dry Needling
Dry Needling is not a covered benefit under Medicare for Chiropractic
care.
Up to $40 - Average $25
This notice gives our opinion, not an official Medicare decision. If you have any other questions on this notice or Medicare billing,
called 1-800-MEDICARE. (1-800-633-4227/TTY: 1-877-486-2048).
Signing below means that you have received and understand this notice. You may also receive a copy.
You have the right to get Medicare information in an accessible format, like large print, Braille, or audio. You also have the right
to file a complaint if you feel you’ve been discriminated against. Visit Medicare.gov/aboutus/accessibility-nondiscrimination
notice.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0938-0566. The time required
to complete this information collection is estimated to average 7 minutes per response, including the time to review instructions,
search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have comments
concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:
• Read this notice so you can make an informed decision about your care.
• Ask us any questions that you may have after you finish reading.
• Choose an option below about whether to receive the procedures listed above.