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

At osteopathic clinics, chiropractic clinics, acupuncture/moxibustion clinics, massage parlors, etc., there are cases in which a valid health insurance card, My Number health insurance card, or eligibility confirmation certificate (hereinafter referred to as "health insurance") can be used, and cases in which it cannot be used , as shown in the table below.
Note: Please check with each osteopathic clinic to see if they have a card reader for My Number cards installed.　

When you can use health insurance and when you can't
	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 or bone setting clinic for a sudden injury such as a sprain, bruise, contusion, or fracture, you may be able to use your health insurance, although in some cases, you will need a doctor's consent .
Please note that in the case of pain or stiffness not caused by sudden trauma, health insurance cannot be used and you will be responsible for the full cost yourself.

Acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, etc.

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

Please cooperate with inquiries about the contents of the examination.

If you use your health insurance to visit an osteopathic clinic, a chiropractor, acupuncturist, or massage therapist, 70 to 90 percent of the medical expenses will be covered by insurance taxes paid by National Health Insurance policyholders.
If you use health insurance at an osteopathic or bone setting clinic, acupuncture/moxibustion clinic, massage parlor, etc., we outsource a detailed content inspection (inspection of the "Medical Expense Payment Application Form" submitted by the practitioner) to a specialized company. If the inspection results in a long-term treatment or treatment on three or more parts of the body, the contracted company may confirm the details of the consultation in writing.
We ask for your cooperation in ensuring that your valuable insurance taxes are used properly.

Inquiries regarding this page

Inagi City Citizens Department Insurance and Pension Division Phone: 042-378-2111