US · guidance
CMS Pub. 100-03, ch. 1, § 150.1
Manipulation
CIM 35-2
A. Manipulation of the Rib Cage
Manual manipulation of the rib cage contributes to the treatment of respiratory conditions such as bronchitis,
emphysema, and asthma as part of a regimen that includes other elements of therapy, and is covered only
under such circumstances.
B. Manipulation of the Head
Manipulation of the occipitocervical or temporomandibular regions of the head when indicated for
conditions affecting those portions of the head and neck is a covered service.
History
(Rev. 1, 10-03-03)
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-25
- Edition
- iom-2026-08-25
- Content hash
9ef5a4ed1ff358dffad23a3b54d87b960435c8c54fa1e6a5ba2d149437d90310
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