Which code corresponds to 1-2 sections of the spine?

• A. 98940
• B. 98941
• C. 98942
• D. 98943

Answer: (A)

This question tests how CPT codes for chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) of the spine are organized by how many spinal regions are treated. The codes in this family are set up so that smaller, less extensive treatments have lower codes, and more extensive treatments have higher codes because they cover more regions.

When a visit involves manipulating only a small portion of the spine—1 to 2 sections—the documentation fits the least expansive category in this coding series. In practice, that means you choose the code that corresponds to treating a single spinal region, which is the appropriate level for a limited 1-2-section case. The other codes in the series are designated for progressively larger scopes: as more regions are treated, a higher code is required to reflect the increased extent of manipulation.

So for a situation involving 1-2 sections of the spine, the code that represents a small, localized spinal manipulation is the best match, because it aligns with the minimal regional scope of the visit.