Chiropractic Services

PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to establish the Department of Social Services’ MO HealthNet Division guidelines regarding coverage and reimbursement for chiropractic services as mandated in House Bill 1516, 99th General Assembly, section 208.152 RSMo. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) Administration. The Chiropractic Program shall be administered by the MO HealthNet Division, Department of Social Services. The chiropractic services covered and not covered, the limitations under which services are covered, and the maximum allowable fees for all covered services shall be determined by the MO HealthNet Division and shall be included in the MO HealthNet Physician Provider Manual, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule as published by the Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division, 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65109, at its website at, http://manuals.momed.com/manuals/, May 15, 2019. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Chiropractic services covered by the MO HealthNet program shall include only those which are clearly shown to be medically necessary. The MO HealthNet Division considers medically necessary when all of the following criteria are met: The member has a neuromusculoskeletal disorder; and the medical necessity for treatment is clearly documented; and improvement is documented within the initial two (2) weeks of chiropractic care. If no improvement is documented within the initial two (2) weeks, additional chiropractic treatment is considered not medically necessary unless the chiropractic treatment is modified. If no improvement is documented within thirty (30) days despite modification of chiropractic treatment, continued chiropractic treatment is considered not medically necessary. The division reserves the right to effect changes in services, limitations, and fees with proper notification to MO HealthNet chiropractic providers. (2) Provider Participation. To be eligible for participation in the MO HealthNet Chiropractic Program, a provider must be licensed to practice chiropractic by complying with the provisions of Chapter 331, RSMo and shall have signed a participation agreement to provide chiropractic services under the MO HealthNet program. (3) Participant Eligibility. Any person who is eligible for Title XIX benefits from the Family Support Division and who is found to be in need of chiropractic services in accordance with the procedures described in this rule shall be deemed eligible to receive these services. (4) Chiropractic Services. Up to twenty (20) visits per year are covered for services limited to examinations, diagnoses, adjustments, manipulations and treatments of malpositioned articulations, and structures of the body provided by licensed chiropractic physicians practicing within their scope of practice. (5) Records Retention. Providers who provide chiropractic services must follow section 13 CSR 70-3.030. AUTHORITY: section 208.152, RSMo Supp 2019, and section 660.017, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed May 15, 2019, effective Nov. 30, 2019. *Original authority: 208.152, RSMo 1967, amended 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1978, 1981, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018; and 660.017, RSMo 1993, amended 1995.