Does insurance cover regenerative medicine procedures?
It depends. Insurance may cover some procedures, such as cortisone injections and radiofrequency ablation, but it currently does not cover stem cell treatments. At MCRM, patients with insurance usually try conventional approaches first. A board-certified physician evaluates your condition to help determine which treatments fit and whether a procedure is likely to be covered.
The question we hear a lot in our clinic is whether insurance will cover certain regenerative medicine procedures. The answer while somewhat frustrating is, ‘it depends’. Sitting down with one of our doctors will help you to not only get a better sense of the necessary treatment options for your condition, but it will also give you a sense of whether a certain procedure will be covered by insurance.
MCRM Offers Comprehensive Evaluation by Licensed Medical Doctors
Unlike some regenerative medicine clinics, when you sit down with one of our doctors you’re being examined by a board certified physician whose able to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your current condition. This evaluation will help you and your doctor determine whether certain procedures that may be covered by insurance such as cortisone injections, radio frequency ablation and other minimally invasive surgical procedures could alleviate your pain.
AT MCRM, if you have insurance, our first step is attempting some of the more conventional approaches to reduce your pain. If we’re not able to alleviate your pain through these methods, we’ll then look into other procedures such as stem cell treatments. While insurance companies are currently not covering these types of procedures, we’re hopeful that in the future we may be able to offer coverage for this type of treatment. In fact, we’re currently working with the Interventional Orthopedic Foundation to attempt to get coverage for these types of procedures.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1y0xY6bJcQ”][vc_column_text]
MCRM at the Forefront of Regenerative Medicine Treatments
Our board certified physicians, Dr. Thomas Nabity and Dr. John Santa Ana have years of experience and are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With more than 20 years of combined experience, they’re constantly honing their craft and utilizing the latest technology related to stem cell treatments and regenerative medicine as a whole. Because of their extensive training, they’re able to provide a large number of treatment options for new patients. Whether you’ll respond better to more traditional medical treatments, or regenerative medicine procedures, know that you’re in good hands when you come in to our regenerative medicine clinic to discuss your current health issues.
Should you be interested in scheduling a consultation with one of our doctors, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today by phone at (248) 216-1008 or via email using our online contact form. We look forward to learning more about you and helping you to enjoy a more enjoyable life, whether that is by way of traditional medical procedures or regenerative medicine procedures such as stem cell treatments.
By Board-certified Doctor John Santa Ana, DO
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