This matters because many adults with low B12, whether from dietary restriction, aging, or conditions like pernicious anemia, cannot absorb enough B12 through food or oral supplements alone
Additionally, the issue is exacerbated by traditional laboratories setting the 'normal' range too low, which may result in undiagnosed B12 deficiencies
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) but not sleeve gastric bypass surgery or gastric banding, increases the risk of vitamin B 12 deficiency and requires preventive post-operative treatment with either injected or high-dose oral supplementation
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That service is captured separately using CPT 96372, which describes a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection given subcutaneously or intramuscularly
AOD 9604 checks both boxes, making it an exciting tool for those seeking natural, sustainable health solutions without extreme interventions