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November 2016

Vitamins B6, B12 shots should only be given when medically necessary

Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 injections and infusions should only be billed when medically necessary for patients who have a documented deficiency.

Doctors must clearly document the reason for giving vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 injections and infusions in the patient’s medical record.

We will not pay for these procedures when given for weight reduction purposes.

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