Holder of a diploma attesting to long and serious studies, the chiropractor is an independent alternative medicine therapist who can freely set his rate.
Although practical, because they are recognized by Social Security, the sessions are not covered by the compulsory regime.
However, some mutual insurance companies provide total or partial reimbursement for sessions, depending on the conditions of the contract signed.
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How much does a chiropractic session cost?
The total cost of chiropractic sessions can be quite high because the treatment usually requires several sessions.
During the first consultation, which is quite long, the chiropractor:
asks you about your symptoms and takes note of the results of your possible radiological examinations,
carries out a clinical examination and establishes its diagnosis and explains the planned treatment to you,
carries out an initial manipulation of the joints, vertebrae and fascia.
How much does a chiropractor session cost?
The cost of the sessions varies depending on the place of exercise and it takes on average and per session, 60 euros in the provinces and 80 euros in Paris and metropolitan areas.
The reputation of the chiropractor is also a significant factor in setting their prices.
It is also common for a first consultation to take place following word of mouth, a guarantee of effective treatment by a good practitioner.
How to get a good refund for an appointment with a chiropractor?
Although recognized by Health Insurance since 2022, chiropractic sessions are not reimbursed by the general system.
Sessions with the chiropractor can be fully or partially reimbursed, provided that:
consult a doctor with chiropractor training.
The reimbursement rate for the consultation then amounts to 70% of the agreed rate.
benefit from a mutual health insurance contract providing for reimbursement of all or part of alternative medicine care.
Complementary health providers are now increasing the number of offers to cover alternative or alternative medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy and acupuncture.
Mutual insurance companies offer:
annual packages of a certain amount which can be spread over several chiropractic sessions for example.
an annual number of sessions to which you are entitled with a ceiling on the reimbursement rate per session.
The mutual insurance companies reimburse you the agreed amount after sending the practitioner's invoice.
Compare contracts and find the right mutual!
If you are convinced of the benefits of this therapy, it may be interesting:
firstly, check if your current mutual insurance company offers coverage for chiropractic sessions,
if your mutual insurance company offers alternative medicine packages, calculate the additional cost taking into account your chiropractic expenses and your real needs,
then compare mutual insurance offers in terms of alternative medicine.
To determine your choice of subscribing to a contract allowing reimbursement of chiropractic sessions, you are advised:
to take into account all your annual health expenses in terms of alternative medicine, acupuncture, osteopathy, chiropractic.
to take into consideration the benefit of these therapies with regard to your pathologies, your physical condition, your age or a sporting practice likely to generate, for example, injuries or trauma.
Based on these multiple criteria, determine which mutual insurance company offers, in addition to these chiropractic packages, the best coverage of your health expenses at the best price.
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