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Spine Joint Pain Treatment Coverage with medicare

Compare medicare coverage for 3 treatments commonly used for spine joint pain. Find out what's covered, requirements, and estimated costs.

3 Covered

Coverage Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of medicare coverage for spine joint pain treatments.

Treatment Covered? Prior Auth Est. Cost Evidence
Cortisone Injections No $100-$300 per injection (with insurance copay typically $20-$50) strong
Oral Medications No $5-$50 per month (OTC); $30-$200 (prescription) strong
Physical Therapy No $75-$150 per session (before insurance) strong

Recommended Approach

Based on medicare coverage for spine joint pain, 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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