This service is billed using CPT code 90832
However, Vitamin B12 in general helps maintain good health and has been shown to be beneficial in helpng to also: reduce stress, increase energy, improve memory, mood and cardiovascular health, and to promote weight loss
Oral vitamin B12 versus intramuscular vitamin B12 for vitamin B12 deficiency: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Many insurers will cover these injections when prescribed by our healthcare providers to treat a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency or related conditions such as pernicious anemia, gastrointestinal issues affecting nutrient absorption, or certain neurological disorders
The vitamin is essential for our bodies, but we cannot produce it ourselves
Certain medications may also interfere with absorption and cause deficiency, in particular, medicines prescribed for heartburn, antibiotics, blood pressure medicine, cholesterol-lowering drugs, diabetes medications and antipsychotic drugs