Medicare covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain. Medicare covers up to 12 acupuncture visits in 90 days for chronic low back pain. An additional 8 sessions may be covered if there is improvement. Medicare does not cover acupuncture for other conditions.
Key Points
- Medicare covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain only
- Up to 12 visits in 90 days; additional 8 if improvement
- Medicare does not cover acupuncture for other conditions
- Medicare Advantage may cover additional acupuncture services
- An independent agent can identify plans with expanded acupuncture coverage