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Shoulder Osteoarthritis × medicaid

Shoulder Osteoarthritis Treatment Coverage with medicaid

Compare medicaid coverage for 7 treatments commonly used for shoulder osteoarthritis. Find out what's covered, requirements, and estimated costs.

5 Covered
2 Not Covered

Treatment Options & Coverage

Cortisone Injections

Typically Covered
$100-$300 per injection (with insurance copay typically $20-$50)

Requirements: Medical necessity

Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Typically Covered
Prior Auth Required $300-$1,500 per injection series (without insurance)

Requirements: Coverage varies by state • Prior authorization often required +1 more

Oral Medications

Typically Covered
$5-$50 per month (OTC); $30-$200 (prescription)

PRP Injections

Not Covered
$500-$2,500 per injection

Physical Therapy

Typically Covered
Prior Auth Required $75-$150 per session (before insurance)

Requirements: Prior authorization may be required • Visit limits vary by state

Topical Treatments

Typically Covered
$10-$30 (OTC); $50-$300 (prescription)

Stem Cell Therapy

Not Covered
$3,000-$25,000

Coverage Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of medicaid coverage for shoulder osteoarthritis treatments.

Treatment Covered? Prior Auth Est. Cost Evidence
Cortisone Injections No $100-$300 per injection (with insurance copay typically $20-$50) strong
Hyaluronic Acid Injections Required $300-$1,500 per injection series (without insurance) moderate
Oral Medications No $5-$50 per month (OTC); $30-$200 (prescription) strong
PRP Injections No $500-$2,500 per injection emerging
Physical Therapy Required $75-$150 per session (before insurance) strong
Topical Treatments No $10-$30 (OTC); $50-$300 (prescription) moderate
Stem Cell Therapy No $3,000-$25,000 insufficient

Recommended Approach

Based on medicaid coverage for shoulder osteoarthritis, we recommend:

  1. 1 Start with covered conservative options (physical therapy, oral medications)
  2. 2 If insufficient relief, progress to injection therapies
  3. 3 Document treatment history for any prior authorization requirements

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