What parts of Medicare are chiropractors under?

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Medicare coverage for chiropractic care is primarily through Part B, with Part C (Medicare Advantage) also involved because it delivers Part B benefits through private plans. Part A covers hospital services and does not pay for routine chiropractic care. Under Part B, chiropractors can bill for medically necessary manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation when supported by a professional evaluation (and often imaging). Routine or preventive chiropractic services aren’t typically covered. Part C plans must provide at least the same benefits as Part A and Part B, and many plans may offer additional chiropractic coverage, though it’s plan-specific. So chiropractors operate under Part B for standard Medicare coverage, and Part C comes into play because Medicare Advantage plans may cover chiropractic services as part of their enhanced benefits.