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CPT 20610

Joint Injection - Major Joint

Aspiration and/or injection of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip).

15 minutes
1.23 work RVU
6 requirements

Documentation Requirements

  1. 1Joint injected with laterality
  2. 2Indication for procedure
  3. 3Consent documented
  4. 4Medication injected with dose
  5. 5Technique used (landmark vs ultrasound)
  6. 6Patient tolerance

Billing Tips

  • •Bill separately from E&M
  • •Document laterality for proper coding
  • •Ultrasound guidance billed separately (76942)
  • •Drug administered may be separately billable

Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation is required for joint injection?

Document: indication, consent, joint injected with laterality, medication and dose, technique, needle size, fluid aspirated if applicable, and patient tolerance.

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Common Diagnoses

M17.11M75.101M16.11

Related Specialties

orthopedicsprimary caresports medicinepain management

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Cryotherapy

Destruction of premalignant lesion (e.g., actinic keratosis) by any method, first lesion.

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Epidural Injection

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid, transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance, lumbar or sacral, single level.

CPT 992131.30 work RVU

Office Visit Level 3

Established patient office visit with low level of medical decision making.

CPT 992141.92 work RVU

Office Visit Level 4

Established patient office visit with moderate level of medical decision making.

CPT 20610: Joint Injection - Major Joint

Aspiration and/or injection of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip).

Documentation Requirements

  1. Joint injected with laterality
  2. Indication for procedure
  3. Consent documented
  4. Medication injected with dose
  5. Technique used (landmark vs ultrasound)
  6. Patient tolerance

Billing Tips

  • Bill separately from E&M
  • Document laterality for proper coding
  • Ultrasound guidance billed separately (76942)
  • Drug administered may be separately billable

Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation is required for joint injection?

Document: indication, consent, joint injected with laterality, medication and dose, technique, needle size, fluid aspirated if applicable, and patient tolerance.

Related Procedures

  • CPT 17000: Cryotherapy
  • CPT 64483: Epidural Injection
  • CPT 99213: Office Visit Level 3
  • CPT 99214: Office Visit Level 4

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