Knee Osteoarthritis × Arthrosamid
Arthrosamid for Knee Osteoarthritis
Comprehensive guide to using arthrosamid for treating knee osteoarthritis. Learn about effectiveness, what to expect, and coverage options.
Evidence: emerging
Medicare: Not Covered
Type: injections
How Arthrosamid Helps Knee Osteoarthritis
Evidence-based guide to Arthrosamid, the polyacrylamide hydrogel knee injection from Contura. Mechanism, clinical trials, FDA status, cost, and how it compares to HA.
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, arthrosamid may help by addressing the underlying joint damage and providing symptom relief.
Potential Benefits
- Single injection may provide 2+ years of relief
- Non-biodegradable hydrogel does not break down like HA
- Fully synthetic with no animal-derived ingredients
- Does not interfere with future knee replacement surgery
Considerations
- Not FDA-approved in the United States
- Not covered by Medicare or any US insurance
- Limited long-term safety data compared to HA injections
- Permanent implant cannot be easily removed if problems arise
Who May Benefit
Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis is typically considered for patients who:
- Have tried conservative treatments (rest, OTC medications) without adequate relief
- Have mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
- Want to delay or avoid surgical intervention
- Have no contraindications to the treatment
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Coverage for arthrosamid when treating knee osteoarthritis.
| Insurance Plan | Covered? | Prior Auth | Est. Cost | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| aetna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Anthem Blue Cross | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| bcbs | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| cigna | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Cigna Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| humana | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| private | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| Kaiser Permanente | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicaid | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare-advantage | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) |
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| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| medicare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| other | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| TRICARE / VA Healthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| unitedhealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| UnitedHealthcare | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage | |
| guide | Not required | $3,000-$5,000 (self-pay at international clinics) | Standard coverage |
Typically covered
Not covered / experimental
Prior authorization required
Coverage information is provided as a general guide and may vary by specific plan, location, and medical necessity. Always verify coverage directly with your insurance provider before scheduling treatment. Cost estimates assume standard Medicare rates and typical copay structures.
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