1. (1) Maximum allowable reimbursement for chiropractic services is the lesser of billed charges or the fees listed in the rate tables (based on 180% Medicare). The number of approved visits shall be limited pursuant to any restrictions in Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-204. The same procedures for utilization review applicable to physical therapy and occupational therapy services under Rule 0800-02-18-.09 below apply to chiropractic services.
2. (2) For chiropractic services, an office visit (E/M code) may only be billed on the same day as a manipulation when it is the patient’s initial visit with that provider. During the course of treatment, the chiropractor may bill a second E/M code if the patient does not adequately respond to the initial treatment regimen, and a documented significant change is made in the treatment recommendations.
3. (3) There shall be no fee allowable for any modalities performed in excess of four (4) modalities per day per employee. The Medicare definition of modality is applicable.
4. (4) There shall be no reimbursement for either hot packs or cold packs provided to an employee who has suffered a compensable work-related injury under the Workers’ Compensation Law.
5. (5) If the Bureau’s adopted treatment guidelines allow for exceptions such as but not limited to the number of modalities or visits, then the guidelines may be used.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 50-6-204, 50-6-205, and 50-6-233 (Repl. 2005). Administrative History: Public necessity rule filed June 5, 2005; effective through November 27, 2005. Public necessity rule filed November 16, 2005; effective through April 30, 2006. Original rule filed February 3, 2006; effective April 19, 2006. Amendment filed June 12, 2009; effective August 26, 2009. Amendment filed March 12, 2012; to have been effective June 10, 2012. The Government Operations Committee filed a stay on May 7, 2012; new effective date August 9, 2012. Amendments filed November 27, 2017; effective February 25, 2018. Amendments filed June 12, 2019; effective September 10, 2019. Administrative changes made to this chapter on September 10, 2019; “Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act” or “Act” references were changed to “Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law” or “Law.” Amendments filed June 27, 2023; effective September 25, 2023. Amendments filed October 21, 2025; effective January 19, 2026.