The Chiropractic Care of Children ~ Table 4


Table 4.   Practice Characteristics and Fee Structures

The Chiropractic Care of Children
J Altern Complement Med. 2010 (Jun);   16 (6):   621–626
Alcantara et al. 2009 survey Lee et al.3 2000 survey
Average weekly visits 133 122
Average weekly pediatric visits 28 1126 a
Average cost of initial visit $127 $82
Average cost of subsequent visits $42 $38
Average percent of practice income from cash practice 53% N/A
Average percent of practice income from insurance practice 44% 49%
a Peer-recommended pediatric practitioner.
N/A = not applicable.