CPT 20600 describes the procedure of arthrocentesis, aspiration, and/or injection in a small joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples.

CPT code 20600 is used when a healthcare provider performs an aspiration or injection in a small joint or bursa without the aid of ultrasound guidance. This code is applicable in cases where the provider has assessed the need for fluid removal or medication injection based on …

CPT code 20600 is used for a procedure where a healthcare provider drains fluid from or injects medication into a joint or bursa without using ultrasound guidance. This code typically applies to smaller joints or bursae, such as those in the fingers or toes.

2017年5月30日 · 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 (US) guidance: 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

2017年8月15日 · 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 fluoroscopic, CT, or MRI guidance for needle placement during joint/bursa aspiration/injection, when performed.

2020年12月1日 · The CPT® codes for reporting arthrocentesis are 20600–20615. The descriptors start by stating that the codes represent arthrocentesis — aspiration from or injection into a joint, or both aspiration and injection of the same joint.

CPT 20600 describes the insertion of a needle through a patient’s skin into a small joint or bursa, followed by the use of a syringe attachment to remove fluid or inject a therapeutic drug into the joint, all without the use of ultrasound guidance.

2023年11月14日 · CPT Code 20600: Description: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa (e.g., fingers, toes). Explanation: This CPT code 2060 is used for arthrocentesis procedures involving small joints or bursae, such as those in the fingers or toes.

2023年3月23日 · CPT code 20600 is used to report arthrocentesis procedures that involve aspiration and/or injection of a joint or bursa. This code is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. When coding for arthrocentesis with code 20600, it’s important to ensure that the procedure involves aspiration and/or injection of a joint or bursa.

CPT code 20600 is used for a procedure where a healthcare provider drains fluid from or injects medication into a joint or bursa without using ultrasound guidance. This code typically applies to smaller joints or bursae, such as those in the fingers or toes.