Bringing PRP to MVA Claims!

Samuel G Oltman, ND, RMSK

There are many different types of injuries that can occur when you get into a motor vehicle accident (MVA). They can range in seriousness from life threatening to simply annoying, but after a car accident the last thing you want to do is worry about the expense of the care it takes to get better. Regardless of who is “at-fault”, every person in the state of Oregon gets $15,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. This is used to access immediate medical care to address any injuries sustained in the accident. 

Can Regenerative Therapies Like PRP Help for MVA Injuries? 

Many of the most common injuries in MVAs are sprains and soft tissue injuries that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is very effective in treating. These include things like: 

• Whiplash syndrome in the neck/head

• Rib sprains

• Labrum and rotator cuff tears in the shoulder

• Low back and Sacroiliac (SI) sprains

• Wrist and elbow sprains and tendinitis

• Any area that sustained blunt force trauma

PRP can effectively treat the pain associated with these conditions and in many cases heal the underlying tissue damage. Generally it takes 2-3 treatments depending on the severity, spaced out by about 1 month. 

Is PRP Covered By My MVA Claim? 

In most cases, yes. We take each patient on a case-by-case basis to evaluate coverage but the majority of patients will be covered and do not need to pay out of pocket for treatments. There often is a small deductible owed by the patient that is determined by the specifics of your insurance. This would be billed to the patient in the month following the visit/treatment. 

What Do I Need to Schedule For An Evaluation? 

• Insurance company

• Claim number

• Full legal name of patient

• Date of MVA

• Name of adjuster (if available)

The types of injuries commonly sustained in a MVA lend themselves to PRP treatment, especially the longer they continue without improvement. Contact us today and don’t wait any longer to feel better!