Medicare Part B (Original Medicare) and Some Supplement Plans

Medicare Part B covers acupuncture only for chronic low back pain.
To qualify, the pain must:

• • Last 12 weeks or longer,

• • Have no known systemic cause (such as cancer, inflammation, or infection),

• • Not be associated with surgery or pregnancy.

What’s covered:

• • Up to 12 visits in 90 days,

• • Up to 8 additional visits if you show measurable improvement (for a total of 20 visits per year).

Who can provide the service:

• • Treatments must be performed by, or under the supervision of, a physician or qualified practitioner credentialed under Medicare guidelines.

• • Licensed acupuncturists can provide treatment if they meet these requirements and bill appropriately.Co-Pays are assessed based on Part B and Supplemental Plans.

*We are working with a medical doctor for the supervision to be offer this service in our clinic.

*Some plans cover treatments during chemo/radiation during cancer treatment*