Pain Injection Options

Sarapin

What is Sarapin? SARAPIN®, which acts on the sensory nerves, has been used safely and effectively for pain management by physicians for over 70 years. Unlike Cortisone, which is known to carry some side effects such as elevation of blood pressure and weight gain, SARAPIN® is a biological medicine derived from the pitcher plant that has virtually no known side effects. It works by stopping pain signals in the nerves of the spine where they exit the spinal column. It does not affect any other nerve or motor functions, nor is it affected by heat or cold. Sarapin is a non-toxic, sterile aqueous solution of soluble salts of the volatile bases from Sarraceniaceae (Pitcher Plant). Benzyl Alcohol 0.75%.

Is Sarapin injections covered by insurance? Yeas and No the procedure is covered, however the medication itself is typically not covered.

How is Sarapin used?  Usually administered into the muscle/fascia as a Trigger Point Injection at the area of pain. 

What is a Trigger Point Injection? Trigger point injection (TPI) may be an option for treating pain in some patients. TPI is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. Many times, such knots can be felt under the skin. Trigger points may irritate the nerves around them and cause referred pain, or pain that is felt in another part of the body. 

How much medication is used and what is the cost of the medication at this practice? The cost is based on the amount injected and the recommended dosing/cost is below. 

Paravertebral Injections If billing Insurance for the appointment :

> Cervical 2-3 ml - Cost $ 22-28

> Dorsal 5-10 ml - Cost $30-70

> Lumbar 5-10 ml - Cost $30-70

> Sacral 3-5 ml - Cost $28-30

> Sciatic Nerve 10 ml - Cost $70

If the Provider is NOT billing insurance there will be an additional $100 dollars added for the appointment