98941
Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (3–4 Spinal Regions)
Code Description
CPT code 98941 is used to report chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) involving three to four spinal regions during a single patient encounter. The code is selected based on the number of spinal regions treated—not the number of vertebral segments adjusted.
The five recognized spinal regions are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and pelvic regions. Treating any combination of three or four of these regions qualifies for CPT 98941.
When to Use 98941
Common examples include:
Neck and back pain
Spinal joint dysfunction
Vertebral subluxation
Musculoskeletal pain
Restricted spinal mobility
Chiropractic spinal manipulation
Treatment involving three to four spinal regions
Documentation Requirements
Documentation should include:
Regions of the spine treated
Diagnosis supporting chiropractic treatment
Clinical findings
Treatment performed
Patient response
Medical necessity for the service
Common Billing Mistakes
Common billing mistakes include:
Reporting the wrong CMT code based on the number of spinal regions treated
Counting vertebral levels instead of spinal regions
Failing to document each spinal region treated
Omitting required modifiers when applicable
Insufficient documentation supporting medical necessity
Related CPT Codes
98940
Chiropractic Manipulation (1–2 Regions)
98942
Chiropractic Manipulation (5 Regions)
97110
Therapeutic Exercises
FAQ
What does CPT code 98941 cover?
CPT code 98941 reports chiropractic manipulative treatment involving three to four spinal regions during a single patient encounter.
How many spinal regions are required for CPT 98941?
Three or four of the five recognized spinal regions must be treated to report CPT 98941.
What is the difference between CPT 98940 and 98941?
CPT 98940 is reported when one or two spinal regions are treated, while CPT 98941 is used when treatment involves three or four spinal regions.
Is CPT 98941 a Medicine code?
Yes. CPT 98941 belongs to the Medicine section under Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment procedures.
Procedure Type
Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment
Body Area
Regions Treated
Spine
Three to Four
