No. Most insurers do not cover this type of therapy.
The cost of a single PRP treatment will typically be in the range of $700 – $1,500. People may also require repeat treatments.
Research shows that it speeds healing after injury or surgery for certain conditions, like torn tendons. In addition to helping injured tissue heal, some studies show PRP injections curb pain and boost mobility for people with injuries.
Injecting PRP involves using a person’s own platelets, which is why people receiving this treatment do not usually have any adverse reactions to the injections. However, they may experience irritation, pain, or bleeding at or around the injection site.
Most people can resume their normal activities almost immediately after having a PRP injection.
Although the equipment used to produce PRP and the injections themselves have been cleared by the FDA, this procedure is considered investigational and has not been officially approved by the FDA for most uses. Since PRP is a substance derived from one’s own blood, it is not considered a drug.
Platelet-rich plasma lasts anywhere from six and nine months, during which time it will continue to aid in healing the soft-tissue injury.