Denial code CO 170

CO 170  This payment is adjusted when performed/billed by this type of provider.

Tips for avoiding this denial :

Chiropractors’ services extend only to treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation. All other services furnished or ordered by chiropractors are not covered.

Tip to correct the denied claim :

Services not covered by Medicare should not be billed to Medicare.

• Billing denied services to Medicare for coordination of benefits is allowable.

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