No refrigeration requirements
Technical requirements for Medicare NDC entry: Format: 11-digit NDC in 5-4-2 configuration Electronic claim (837P): enter in Loop 2410, Segment LIN, with qualifier N4 Paper claim (CMS-1500): enter in Box 19 Unit of measure qualifier: UN for units, ML for milliliters, or GR for grams Quantity reported: the actual amount administered, not the full vial size Commercial payer NDC requirements work differently
However, as with any injection, there is a risk of infection, bleeding, nerve injury, or escalation in pain
Its actually cheaper to simply purchase a B12 supplement and take it for 2-3 months instead of paying for the price of the MMA test (which is what I recommend)
Cobalaminor vitamin B12, as it is also calledplays many important roles in the body