For those visiting osteopathic clinics, orthopedic clinics, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc.

Updated: April 25, 2018

For osteopathic clinics, orthopedic clinics, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc., there are cases in which insurance cards (health insurance) can be used and cases in which they cannot be used , as shown in the table below.

Health Insurance Card (Health Insurance) “When it can be used” and “When it cannot be used”
	Osteopathic Clinic / Orthopedic Clinic	Beams and cucumbers	Massage
If you can use health insurance	The following injuries due to sudden trauma sprain Bruise Contusions (injuries where blood does not come out of the skin, such as a pulled muscle) Fracture, incomplete fracture, dislocation (except for first aid, doctor's consent is required)	Note: Physician Consent Required Neuralgia, lumbago, frozen shoulder rheumatism cervicobrachial syndrome Aftereffects of cervical sprain	Note: Physician Consent Required muscle paralysis Cases that medically require massage, such as joint contracture (the joint's range of motion becomes narrower or unable to move)
If health insurance cannot be used (full payment)	Pain, stiffness, etc., not due to sudden trauma Fatigue recovery Pain and stiffness due to daily activities Pain and stiffness due to illness (neuralgia, arthritis, frozen shoulder, hernia, etc.) When a place that was previously injured and healed starts to hurt again, etc.	Stiff shoulders and pain due to causes other than the above recovery from fatigue, etc.	Fatigue recovery comfort Manipulative treatment, chiropractic, etc. by private qualified persons, etc.

Osteopathic Clinic / Orthopedic Clinic

If you visit an osteopathic clinic or orthopedic clinic for sprains, bruises, bruises, fractures, etc. due to sudden trauma, you can use your insurance card (health insurance), but in some cases, you will need the doctor's consent .
Please note that in the case of pain or stiffness that is not caused by sudden trauma, your insurance card (health insurance) cannot be used and you will be responsible for the full amount.

Acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc.

To use your insurance card (health insurance) for acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc., you will need a doctor's consent form or medical certificate .

Please cooperate with inquiries about the contents of the examination.

If you use your insurance card (health insurance) to visit an osteopathic clinic, orthopedic clinic, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc., 70% to 90% of the medical expenses will be covered by the insurance taxes of those insured by the National Health Insurance. It is covered.
If you use your insurance card (health insurance) for osteopathic clinics, orthopedic clinics, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc., we will conduct a detailed content inspection (inspection of the "Medical Expenses Payment Application Form" submitted by the practitioner) by a specialist. This work is carried out outsourced to a number of contractors. As a result of the inspection, if you have been undergoing treatment for a long time or have had treatment on three or more areas, we may ask the contractor to confirm the details of your treatment in writing.
We ask for your cooperation in ensuring that your precious insurance tax is used appropriately.

Inquiries regarding this page

Inagi City Citizens Department Insurance and Pension Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi-shi, Tokyo
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781