How much should I expect to pay out of pocket for chiropractic?

MsPurple24

4 months of bouncing on an exercise ball all day has done some major damage to my back, and Kaiser doesn't cover chiropractic services (at least, not my rinky-dink school district coverage).

I know a chiropractor personally and when I asked him for his fee schedule out of pocket, he said, "come in and we can work with your budget."   But I honestly don't know what to expect to pay for a visit.  Less than $100?  Several hundred?  Seriously, no clue.  I know that doctor's office visits are a fortune out of pocket, and I'm worried this would be the same.  I want some sort of idea before I go for a first visit.

Anyone know?

kittylove

When I went while pg with Riley we did 3 or 4 visits, the first was 85 and the rest were 60 she gave me a slight discount because we were trying to avoid a c-section due to breech position. Her second was a c-section due to breech position.

Mrs.K&C

I pay out of pocket for my chiro - his first time appointment which includes a long consult is $100. Subsequent appts are $60.

He's the only one I've been to so I don't know if that's average or not. 

StefandTodd

I went to a sport's therapy chiro for my hip injury just before my first half marathon.  I had a coupon for $100 off the initial consult, so my recollection might be off, but I believe it was $150 for the first visit/consult (total, so I paid $50), and I'm certain I paid $60 per visit after that.  I was so very pleased with the results I got for what I paid (and this is after an ortho consult and bone scan with Kaiser which resulted in..."Yeah, probably should stick to swimming or something...no more running..."  Um, Thanks doc.  I ran my 1/2 injury free a few weeks after that meeting, after only 3 visits to the chiro, which included a lot of emphasis on running form, for my situation.  Was so, so worth it).

Mrs.BoomBoom

I pay a little less than $100 each visit.  It really adds up (and I could swear that it was part of my kaiser package when I signed up)

caseyleigh77

I manage a Chiropractic office in Folsom. Our adjustments are $40. The therapies (electric muscle stimulation or traction) are discounted to $5 each. The amount of care that will be needed depends on the person, the trauma, history etc. My office also offers a Wellness Program for those patients who qualify. The initial visit should include a complete exam and any necessary xrays. Not all patients require these. Again it just depends on the person, age, history and trauma if any. These fees will also vary based on geographical area.

Knowing that you have Kaiser...just because you do not have the Chiro rider on your plan, you are still elig for a 25% discount at "contracted" offices. This means any office that contracts with American Specialty Health Plans. This company handles Kaiser's Chiro contracts.  The contracted providers are to give you the discount. You can access the list of contracted providers by searching American Specialty Health Plans online.

Hope this helps

MsPurple24

Thanks, everyone!  I appreciate it.