## **Documentation requirements for J9173** This specific code, just like with other injected medications, requires proper documentation before being filed for billing and claims, especially if Medicare is the provider
Because theyre so closely linked, its important to have a clear picture of both
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that older adults might need more Vitamin B12 because their bodies absorb it less well
Certain people may be at a higher risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency, including: Adults age 65 and older, often due to pernicious anemia, atrophic gastritis, and reduced production of enzymes People with pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition that may cause gastric atrophy People with gastrointestinal disorders (like celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease) that affect nutrient absorption Anyone who has had bariatric or gastrointestinal surgery Vegetarians and vegans (B12 is only found in animal-based foods) Breastfed infants of vegan mothers If left untreated, a deficiency in B12 can lead to nerve damage
To prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, some people choose to take vitamin B12 supplements
