Acupuncture treatment for CRPS?

[chrischris]

Hi Sunshine,
If Acpuncture was "suggested" by your WC doctor, you just sit and wait until you hear whether it has been approved or not. First, your doctor has to write the insurance company and ask for a referral, plus justify his reasons for asking for a procedure. The Insurance Company/Adjuster can either approve it right away, or send the request to UR (Utilization Review) to determine if the procedure is medically necessary. If approved, you will either get a call from the doctor or a letter in the mail authorizing this.

If this is not going thru WC, then your doctor will set up appts. To be sure it is covered, either call your insurance company or check your handbook.

My insurance (not WC) covers $50 for an acpuncture visit, and there is a max of 12 visits allowed per year.

All I can say is try it yourself. You might like it.