Chiropractic adjustment Cost by Hospital

Chiropractic adjustment is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 834 US hospitals across 46 states, from their machine-readable files.

$51median cash price · 834 hospitals, 46 statestypically $21–$120 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.3× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$93
Cash / self-pay
$51
Insurer-negotiated
$30
Medicare pays
$38
$21$120
Median cash $51  ·  Medicare $38  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $51 — about 1.3× the Medicare rate ($38). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($77).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $93 list price could save about $42 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Peacehealth St John Medical Center Longview, WA $13 $27 ★ 4/5 214 min —
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $14 $44 — 104 min —
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN $15 $27 ★ 2/5 196 min —
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN $15 $27 ★ 2/5 204 min —
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Rogersville, TN $15 $27 — 113 min —
Greeneville Community Hospital Greeneville, TN $15 $28 ★ 2/5 154 min —
Lonesome Pine Hospital Big Stone Gap, VA $15 $37 ★ 4/5 131 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $17 $26 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $17 $26 ★ 3/5 299 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $17 $26 ★ 4/5 182 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $17 $26 ★ 1/5 168 min —
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $17 $26 ★ 2/5 158 min —
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $17 $30 ★ 4/5 219 min —
Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL $17 — ★ 3/5 258 min —
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $18 $28 — 99 min —
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $18 $28 ★ 4/5 170 min —
Black River Memorial Hospital Black River Falls, WI $20 $22 — 102 min —
OHSU Hospital and Clinics Portland, OR $21 $25 ★ 3/5 224 min —
Hillsboro Medical Center Hillsboro, OR $21 $25 ★ 3/5 200 min —
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $21 $31 — 120 min —
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $21 $31 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $21 $31 ★ 3/5 261 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $22 $31 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, IL $22 $34 ★ 2/5 181 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $23 $31 ★ 4/5 203 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Chiropractic adjustment

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $51; Medicare pays $38.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 51
$24
$20 – $32
Devoted Health 94
$25
$20 – $28
Tricare / VA 84
$25
$22 – $46
Coventry 25
$25
$22 – $80
Medicare 144
$26
$22 – $33
Humana 352
$26
$22 – $47
Security Health Plan 19
$26
$21 – $1,473
Molina Healthcare 176
$26
$19 – $43
AmeriHealth 57
$26
$19 – $55
UCare 30
$27
$25 – $70
Priority Health 10
$28
$14 – $52
UnitedHealthcare 411
$28
$21 – $73
UPMC Health Plan 21
$29
$20 – $108
Independent Health 6
$29
$29 – $30
Highmark 30
$31
$20 – $48
Geisinger 11
$31
$23 – $62
Univera 7
$31
$18 – $46
Centene / Ambetter 274
$31
$22 – $64
Kaiser Permanente 42
$32
$21 – $113
Sanford Health Plan 21
$33
$22 – $51
Aetna 377
$33
$22 – $105
Bright Health 8
$34
$33 – $37
Health Net 23
$36
$19 – $75
HealthPartners 54
$37
$22 – $130
Anthem 174
$38
$21 – $144
Medicaid 40
$38
$20 – $81
Oscar Health 62
$41
$22 – $86
Cigna 223
$41
$22 – $110
SelectHealth 20
$44
$21 – $130
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 16
$44
$30 – $63
Blue Cross Blue Shield 390
$46
$23 – $119
AvMed 6
$46
$26 – $66
MVP Health Care 24
$47
$28 – $107
Medica 27
$51
$23 – $151
MultiPlan / PHCS network 77
$59
$29 – $212
EmblemHealth 40
$75
$29 – $170
Harvard Pilgrim 12
$90
$33 – $155

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$15
Virginia$15
Michigan$17
Oregon$21
Georgia$21
Pennsylvania$23

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Micah Ries, DCChiropracticRiverside, CA8,235
Gary Leake, D.C.ChiropracticLawrenceburg, IN6,220
Samantha Coleman, DCChiropracticVirginia Beach, VA6,084
Elaheh Zianour, D.C.ChiropracticEncino, CA5,740
Yoav Nagar, DCChiropracticNorth Hollywood, CA5,592
Daniel Rowe, D.C.ChiropracticEdmond, OK5,498
Scott Kremer, D.C.ChiropracticRed Bluff, CA5,450
William Rowlison, D.C.ChiropracticYuma, AZ5,351
Wayne Garfinkel, D.C.ChiropracticGreenfield, MA5,304
Peter Vapnek, DCChiropracticDelray Beach, FL5,297
Daniel Hurst, D.C.ChiropracticHutchinson, KS5,173
Philip Webb, DCChiropracticWyoming, PA5,035

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Does Medicare cover Chiropractic adjustment?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Chiropractic adjustment. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $38. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $8 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 834 US hospitals across 46 states, the typical (median) cash price is $51, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $93, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $30, a Medicare rate of about $38. Most cash prices fall between $21 and $120 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chiropractic adjustment cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 834 US hospitals is $51. Most hospitals fall between $21 and $120. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Chiropractic adjustment?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $38). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Chiropractic adjustment?
Medicare pays about $38. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Chiropractic adjustment prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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