Anyone who has a poor diet, GI disorder, gut dysbiosis (imbalanced gut microbiome), or gut inflammation will not be able absorb oral vitamins
This includes vegans and vegetarians, older adults, individuals with atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia, gastrointestinal disorders, those who have had gastrointestinal surgery and people who take certain medications including, but not limited to, estrogen (HRT), and birth control pills
Since the OPPS ratesetting process utilizes the applicable cost center's CCR to reduce the charges on the claim to estimated cost, utilizing cost centers with lower CCRs results in a lower OPPS payment compared to utilizing cost centers with higher CCRs
Vitamin D $60 each | $180 for a package of 4 ($45 each) Supports immune function, bone strength, and hormone balance
hCG is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder and must be reconstituted with a sterile diluent before use