Add to this the fact that some individuals are more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency, and the confusion is compounded
Given the low number of claims for this procedure, we designated HCPCS code C9770 as a low volume procedure under our universal low volume APC policy and used the greater of the geometric mean, arithmetic mean, or median cost calculated based on the available claims data to calculate an appropriate payment rate for purposes of assigning HCPCS code C9770 to a New Technology APC
Accordingly, we have prepared a Regulatory Impact Analysis that to the best of our ability presents the costs and benefits of the rulemaking
For this purpose, the use of bacteriostatic water for injection is also extensive, primarily because it offers multi-dosing over a period of 28 days
Make absolutely sure the alcohol has dried completely before inserting the needle (wet alcohol can sting when pushed into the skin)
When you start with a 100 mcg B12 injection, you usually take it once a month