Take your hCG or sterile water out of the refrigerator 15 minutes beforehand so it hits room temperature before you inject it
Additionally, a subcutaneous injection uses a shorter needle because it does not need to go deep into the tissues
Confirm the pharmacy requires a valid prescription
Vitamin B12 supplements are usually given by injection at first
Dosing information Usual Adult Dose for Pernicious Anemia: Initial dose: 100 mcg intramuscularly or deep subcutaneous once a day for 6 to 7 days If clinical improvement and reticulocyte response is seen from the above dosing: 100 mcg every other day for 7 doses, then: 100 mcg every 3 to 4 days for 2 to 3 weeks, then: Maintenance dose: 100 to 1000 mcg monthly Duration of therapy: Life Comments: Administer concomitant folic acid if needed
The AMA CPT code family 20600 to 20611 lists wrist, elbow, and ankle examples under both 20605 (intermediate) and 20610 (major), so the specific articulation injected determines the correct code
