CommercialCoverageMedium impact
10.02.02k, Chiropractic Spinal and Extraspinal Manipulation Therapy
Independence Blue Cross·Chiropractic·Medical Policy
Effective date
Aug 6, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Policy 10.02.02k regarding Chiropractic Spinal and Extraspinal Manipulation Therapy was reissued effective August 6, 2025. Without access to the full policy text content, the specific changes cannot be determined. The billing team must review the complete policy document to identify any changes to coverage criteria, billing codes, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards.
Action Required
By August 6, 2025: Billing team must obtain and review the complete policy text for 10.02.02k from the provided URL to identify specific changes. Compare against the previous policy version to identify: (1) any new or deleted CPT/HCPCS codes for chiropractic manipulation, (2) changes to prior authorization requirements, (3) updates to medical necessity documentation, and (4) coverage limitation changes. Update billing system rules, encounter forms, and provider communications accordingly. Notify chiropractic providers of any changes affecting their billing or documentation requirements. Without the full policy details, specific implementation steps cannot be determined.