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How can I get a calf massage that is covered by insurance?

Asked by deni (23141points) February 27th, 2012

Okay this sounds weird but I just don’t know how to word it. I have health insurance, good health insurance, and I know that if I go to a chiropractor who has a masseuse that works through them, then insurance will cover the massage. (Probably a ten dollar copay or something, which I can handle, but I can’t really afford more than that for something like a massage.) But I think I mildly pulled something or bruised something in my calf as it has been hurting for about a month. But it’s not a “real” pain, just feels like a swollen muscle. It feels great to be rubbed but I’m not good at it and can only do it for so long.

The bottom line is I want a professional to rub my calves and I don’t want to pay much for it. Should I just CALL the chiropractor and say “do you have a masseuse that works there that does leg rubs too and will my insurance cover it?” I’m asking here first because I’m awkward on the phone and I am not sure exactly what I’m asking. Also I’m terrible at understanding insurance related things. Call me a baby.

So, yeah!

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blueiiznh's avatar

You can certainly get medical insurance to cover a medically needed massage.
The biggest part is getting your MD to deem it medically necessary.

This is not uncommon.

deni's avatar

@blueiiznh So the chiropractor could say “Yes! You would benefit from a massage!” And then I could get one and thats all I need to do? But I need to see him about it first? I’d prefer to go to a chiro than a normal doctor.

marinelife's avatar

If you can get a medical professional to prescribe massage, then you can get your insurance to pay for it.

Judi's avatar

Your doctor can also send you to a physical therapist and it would be covered there as well, but to answer your question, yes, call the chiropractor and ask them if they also have a massage therapist. Tell them exactly what you want, and see if they provide it and if your insurance covers it. The doctor would probably want to do an initial screening as well before he sends you to the massage therapist. My Chiropractor includes a 10–15 minuet massage on the affected area with every adjustment.

YARNLADY's avatar

Discuss this with your doctor and ask for a referral to a physical therapist.

Ponderer983's avatar

@marinelife My doctor prescribed a message for me, and all it did was take care of the tax. I still had to pay for the message (at a salon type place). and I do have good health insurance.

But yeah, just go and tell them what’s wrong. It should get covered by a medical professional

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