Chiropractic Modalities

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• CPT Code Description


The application of a modality that does not require direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider is as follows:

• 64550 Application of surface (transcutaneous) neuro stimulator

• 97012 Traction, mechanical

• 97014 Electrical stimulation (unattended)

• 97016 Vasopneumatic devices

• 97018 Paraffin bath

• 97022 Whirlpool

• 97024 Diathermy (e.g., microwave)

• 97028 Ultraviolet


Constant Attendance Modalities

The application of a modality that requires direct (one-on-one) patient contact by the provider is as follows:

97032 Electrical stimulation (manual)

97033 Iontophoresis

97034 Contrast baths

97035 Ultrasound

97036 Hubbard tank