The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 20606 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal …

May 30, 2017 · If the provider performs joint aspiration/injection with US guidance, select 20604, 20606, or 20611 (depending on the joint targeted).

For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2015 code set, three new codes and three revised codes were created for arthrocentesis. New codes 20604, 20606, and 20611 describe …

Aug 15, 2017 · During either joint aspiration or injection, imaging guidance may be employed to ensure accurate needle placement. For CPT® 2015, the AMA revised previous joint (or bursa) …

Jun 6, 2022 · Per CPT® 2022, under the descriptors for 20604/20606/20611, “If fluoroscopic, CT, or MRI guidance is performed, see +77002 [Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (eg, …

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 …

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 …

Mar 9, 2015 · We just went through an audit and was told we need to apply a left or right modifier on joint injection codes 20600, 20605 and 20610. We were told CMS is "wanting" this. Does …

Apr 16, 2019 · The provider performed an ultrasound guided injection to 1st, 2nd and 3rd metatarsal cuneiform joints. The provider wants to use 20606 times 3. I think it is the correct …

Jul 11, 2016 · We are a rheumatology practice and have just recently encounter issues with Optima Health and Coventry no longer accepting 76882, billed with 59 modifier---in addition to …