Chiropractors in Georgia
Checking a chiropractor's license in Georgia
Chiropractors in Georgia are licensed by the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
- Look up a Georgia chiropractic license on the state's official site.
- Disciplinary actions published by the state.
- Browse Chirofinder's disciplinary actions records.
What chiropractors can and can't do in Georgia
Georgia chiropractors evaluate, diagnose and adjust patients to correct spinal subluxations and adjust the body's joints, by hand or with mechanical or electrical traction or vibration devices. With at least 120 hours of approved training they may use physical-agent modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound and electrical stimulation, and they may use therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, massage and joint supports, and recommend nutritional supplements. Georgia defines chiropractic to include X-ray for diagnosis but not treatment. Chiropractors may not prescribe or administer medicine, perform surgery, practice obstetrics or osteopathy, or use venipuncture or other techniques that break the skin; acupuncture requires a separate acupuncture license.
Sources: O.C.G.A. § 43-9-1: Definitions; O.C.G.A. § 43-9-16: Scope of practice
Insurance and coverage in Georgia
Medicare
Medicare Part B covers only one chiropractic service: manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation, when you have a significant neuromusculoskeletal problem and the subluxation is shown by X-ray or physical exam. Once treatment stops improving your condition and becomes maintenance therapy, Medicare stops paying. Other chiropractic services aren't covered.
Source: Chiropractic Services (Medicare Provider Compliance Tips; Benefit Policy Manual ch. 15, sec. 240.1)
After a car accident
Georgia requires liability insurance with minimum limits of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Liability coverage pays others when you're at fault; it doesn't pay your own medical bills, so your chiropractic care after a crash is usually paid by the at-fault driver's insurer, optional coverage on your own policy, or your health insurance.
Source: Auto Insurance
Work injuries (workers' comp)
Georgia's State Board of Workers' Compensation requires every certified workers' compensation managed care organization (WC/MCO) to include chiropractors among its providers, unless that type of provider isn't available in its service area.
What chiropractic care costs in Georgia
Self-pay prices vary by practice, so ask for the cash price before your first visit. As a reference point, here's what Medicare approves in 2026 for a spinal adjustment in Georgia (the range covers its 2 Medicare pricing areas):
| 1–2 areas of the spine | $25.56–$27.01 |
|---|---|
| 3–4 areas | $36.85–$38.79 |
| 5 areas | $47.88–$50.22 |
That's the total Medicare approves; with Medicare you typically owe 20% of it after your Part B deductible.
Source: PFS Relative Value Files: RVU26D (2026, October release)
Georgia chiropractic FAQ
Can Georgia chiropractors prescribe medication or do acupuncture?
No to medication: Georgia law bars chiropractors from prescribing or administering medicine. Acupuncture is allowed only if the chiropractor also holds a separate acupuncture license.
How do I look up a Georgia chiropractor's license or discipline?
Use the Georgia Secretary of State's license search. The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners also publishes public disciplinary actions and cease-and-desist orders.
What auto insurance does Georgia require?
Liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage. It pays others when you're at fault, not your own medical bills.
Georgia cities on Chirofinder
Sources
- Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Georgia Secretary of State)
- O.C.G.A. § 43-9-1: Definitions (Georgia General Assembly)
- O.C.G.A. § 43-9-16: Scope of practice (Georgia General Assembly)
- Auto Insurance (Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire)
- Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, Rule 208: Managed Care Organization Rules (effective Oct. 15, 2026) (Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation)
- Chiropractic Services (Medicare Provider Compliance Tips; Benefit Policy Manual ch. 15, sec. 240.1) (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- PFS Relative Value Files: RVU26D (2026, October release) (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. This page summarizes state law and public programs for general information and isn't legal or medical advice; rules change, so confirm with the linked sources. See our medical disclaimer.