Are Pain Management services covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans cover pain management services including doctor visits, devices such as spinal cord stimulators, physical and occupational therapy and psychotherapy. Cleveland Clinic accepts a wide variety of insurance plans, but you should contact your insurer about coverage for complementary therapies such as acupuncture.
Are Pain Management services covered under Workers Comp?
Please call 216.445.9499 for questions related to pain management services and Workers Compensation claims.
What is the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program?
The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program is a specialized, intensive three-week treatment and education program that helps people with chronic pain learn to manage their pain more effectively. The program offers a continuum of care ranging from medical interventions and outpatient therapy to psychological counseling and psychiatric therapy. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Patients may be referred by a physician, but a physician referral is not necessary to enter the program. For appointments and more information, call 216.444.5556. For questions related to insurance or reimbursement, call the Admissions Coordinator at 216.444.5433.
I live outside of northeast Ohio. How can I obtain a second opinion from a Pain Management specialist?
Visit my.clevelandclinic.org/econsult for information about how you can get a second opinion from a Pain Management specialist over the Internet. The website explains in detail all of the information you will need to provide, how to submit your request and charges for this service.