Common use of Acupuncture Clause in Contracts

Acupuncture. Acupuncture is treatment by means of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or to induce anesthesia. It may also be used for other diagnoses as determined appropriate by your Practitioner/Provider. It is recommended that Acupuncture be part of a coordinated plan of care approved by your Practitioner/Provider. Acupuncture must be performed by an appropriately licensed and credentialed healthcare provider (i.e. a doctor of Oriental Medicine). Acupuncture services are limited to 20 visits per Contract Year unless for rehabilitative or habilitative purposes. Chiropractic services are available for specific medical conditions and are not available for maintenance therapy such as routine adjustments. Chiropractic services are subject to the following: • The Practitioner/Provider determines in advance that Chiropractic treatment can be expected to result in Significant Improvement in your condition within a period of two months. • Chiropractic treatment is specifically limited to treatment by means of manual manipulation; i.e., by use of hands, and other methods of treatment approved by us including, but not limited to, ultrasound therapy. • Subluxation must be documented by Chiropractic examination and documented in the chiropractic record. We do not require Radiologic (X-ray) demonstration of Subluxation for Chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic services are limited to 20 visits per Contract Year unless for rehabilitative or habilitative purposes.

Acupuncture. Acupuncture is treatment by means of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or to induce anesthesia. It may also be used for other diagnoses as determined appropriate by your Practitioner/Provider. It is recommended that Acupuncture be part of a coordinated plan of care approved by your Practitioner/Provider. Acupuncture must be performed by an appropriately licensed and credentialed healthcare provider (i.e. a doctor A Doctor of Oriental Medicine). Acupuncture services are limited to 20 visits per Contract Year unless for rehabilitative or habilitative purposes. Chiropractic services are available for specific medical conditions and are not available for maintenance therapy such as routine adjustments. Chiropractic services are subject to the following: • The Practitioner/Provider determines in advance that Chiropractic treatment can be expected to result in Significant Improvement in your condition within a period of two months. • Chiropractic treatment is specifically limited to treatment by means of manual manipulation; i.e., by use of hands, and other methods of treatment approved by us including, but not limited to, ultrasound therapy. • Subluxation must be documented by Chiropractic examination and documented in the chiropractic record. We do not require Radiologic (X-ray) demonstration of Subluxation for Chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic services are limited to 20 visits per Contract Year unless for rehabilitative or habilitative purposes.