Change Request Detail
No.
811
Date
5/21/2003
Submitter
Type of Request
Professional Claim (HCFA 1500)
Status
DSMO Process Completed
Business Reason
CR2 – Spinal Manipulation Service Information

    This segment was originally established based on Medicare chiropractic policy requirements.  Current Medicare chiropractic policy requires the initial course of treatment and the date of x-ray.  The level of subluxation is no longer required to be reported for Medicare chiropractic claims.
Suggestion
It is requested that the CR2 segment, which is currently required in the 837 professional implementation guide for chiropractic claims, be removed. 
DSMO Category
B
Recommendation
The DSMO approve this change request and it will be incorporated in a future version of the implementation guide.
Appeal Recommendation