Table Talk: Can chiropractors refer for an MRI?

by KAC Staff | Dec 1, 2025 | KAC News, Table Talk

KAC Member Question: Can we refer for an MRI in the state of Kentucky? Answer: This is a common question, especially as imaging access continues to vary across regions and facilities. Kentucky law does address a chiropractor’s authority to make referrals, and the...

Table Talk: Louisville Metro Council – Massage Ordinance

by KAC Staff | Nov 24, 2025 | KAC News, Table Talk

KAC Member Question: Does the Louisville Massage Ordinance apply to a chiropractic office? Answer: While the full updated ordinance is not public yet, we have worked with the member who originally asked this question and our lobbying firm to confirm that chiropractic...

Table Talk: Dry Needling Requirements in Kentucky

by KAC Staff | Nov 17, 2025 | KAC News, Table Talk

KAC Member Question: What are the requirements in Kentucky to become dry needling certified or perform dry needling in my office? Answer: Kentucky’s laws and regulations do not establish a minimum hour requirement for dry needling. Unlike some states that mandate a...

Table Talk: Licensed Chiropractor in Another State and Ownership Question

by KAC Staff | Nov 10, 2025 | KAC News, Table Talk

KAC Member Question: I am a doctor chiropractor in another state. Do I need a Kentucky chiropractic license to own a chiropractic office in the state of Kentucky? Answer: Yes. Pursuant to KRS 312.145, ownership or operation of a chiropractic facility within the...

Table Talk: CPT Codes for Dry Needling

by KAC Staff | Nov 3, 2025 | KAC News, Table Talk

KAC Member Question: What are the CPT codes for Dry Needling? Answer: This week is a short question, but a question nonetheless! 20560 NEEDLE INSERTION W/O INJECTION 1 OR 2 MUSCLES 20561 NEEDLE INSERTION W/O INJECTION 3 OR MORE...