The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 20600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal …

May 30, 2017 · In 2015, CPT® revised existing joint (or bursa) aspiration/injection codes to specify “without ultrasonic guidance,” while adding codes to describe the same procedures with ultrasonic …

Aug 15, 2017 · Report a single unit of 20600-20611 for each joint treated, regardless of how many aspirations and/or injections occur in a single joint. CPT® allows you to separately report …

Dec 1, 2020 · First, let’s work our way through the code descriptors. The CPT® codes for reporting arthrocentesis are 20600–20615. The descriptors start by stating that the codes represent …

Arthrocentesis (Codes 20600-20611) For safety and better patient outcomes, ultrasound as an imaging technology is often used in musculoskeletal medicine as an extension of the physical examination for …

Nov 1, 2017 · CPT® Categorizes Codes Arthrocentesis, aspiration, or injection is the process of inserting a needle into a joint or bursa to inject medication, or aspirate fluid for diagnosis or pressure …

Oct 28, 2014 · I need help coding this procedure. I know it is 20600 but it is 4 areas that are injected. Is it 4 units or just 1 unit? The patient is brought to the procedure room and is seated on one of the …

Jun 19, 2013 · See CPT Assistant August 2017/Volume 27 Issue 8 "Question: When a physician performs a right first carpometacarpal joint injection without ultrasound guidance, is it appropriate to …

Jun 1, 2014 · For arthrocentesis of a small joint or bursa, report similar code 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa, (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance; and …

The work RVU calculator provides quick analysis of work relative value units associated with CPT ® and HCPCS Level II codes. By entering the appropriate code and number of units associated with it, you …