Chiropractors in New Hampshire
What chiropractors can and can't do in New Hampshire
New Hampshire defines chiropractic as analyzing interference with normal nerve transmission and correcting it by adjusting the spine and its immediate joints, including the patient's rehabilitation, using procedures taught in accredited chiropractic colleges, without drugs, surgery or colonic irrigation. Analysis includes physical examination and X-ray.
Insurance and coverage in New Hampshire
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)
What chiropractic care costs in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire:
| 1–2 areas of the spine | $27.14 |
|---|---|
| 3–4 areas | $38.99 |
| 5 areas | $50.47 |
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)
New Hampshire chiropractic FAQ
Can New Hampshire chiropractors prescribe medication?
No. New Hampshire chiropractic is practiced without drugs, surgery or colonic irrigation.
Sources
- RSA 316-A:1: Definition (chiropractic) (New Hampshire General Court)
- 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.