CPT® Code 20550 - General Introduction or Removal Procedures …
CPT ® 20550, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) code 20550 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.
CPT® Assistant. September 2003; Volume 13: Issue 9 September 2003 page 13 Coding Update:Tendon Sheath Injections In this article, we will focus on codes for injection(s) of a tendon sheath ligament (20550) and injection(s) of tendon origin/insertion (20551). Although the …
20550 or 20551 for Elbow Epicondylitis Injection : READER …
Nov 1, 2009 · However, CPT's section on elbow introduction or removal includes the notation, "for injection of tennis elbow, use CPT 20550" (Injection[s], single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis [e.g., plantar "fascia"]). Code 20551 might be the best choice in many cases, but check your physician's documentation to be sure you shouldn't be reporting ...
CPT ® 20551, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures …
cpt 20550: tendon sheath/ligament inj Based on the CPT coding rules, not all of these tendon sheath/ligament injections (specifically the coccygeal ligament) will require a modifier. However, we have a seen a few claims get scrubbed back ...
20550 modifier? | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Jun 5, 2019 · Hi, Please advise which of the following modifier is correct for 20550 done bilaterally: 1.) modifier Lt/ Rt 2.) modifier 50 3.) Bill 20550 x2 units 4.) 20550/ 59 on the second line Dx. Plantar fasciitis bilateral Procedure: Aseptic prep, …
Cpt 20550, j3301, 96372 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Apr 3, 2013 · Can anyone give an advise if 20550, J3301, 96372 If I could bill of this codes together on the same date of service. I was told that we can't bill 96372 with J3301 if we billing for joint injection which is 20550. I thought 96372 is the administration code injection codes so we automatically bill for 96372 when there is an injection code. Thank ...
20551 for multiple areas | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sep 13, 2013 · I have used 20550 for tennis elbow injection in the past, because the documentation does not describe the injection at the tendon origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis but just at the tendon in general. The below example from AMA CPT Changes supports 20551 because of the identification of the tendon origin site as the place of the injection.
Wiki Bilateral trigger finger injections - AAPC
Mar 22, 2016 · My physician did bilateral trigger finger injections on the rt and lt 3rd digit and rt and lt 4th digits. He bill 20550-50 X1 unit. 20550 has an MUE of 5, so I know I can bill more than the 1 unit. What is the appropriate way to bills this? Do I bill 20550-50 X 2 or break this down into 4 lines identifying each finger injected?
20551 or 20550 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Oct 30, 2017 · I think Plantar Fascia injection should be 20550, doesn't matter if the word "origin" is used. If his documentation states that his injection include both the planta fascia and the area around a calcaneal spur, then 20551 is appropriate per Medicare LCD. The other issue with this case is that the doctor use ICD-10 M72.2 which matches 20550 per LCD.
Maximum units on 20550 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Feb 9, 2010 · However---Per the AMA...Code 20550 should be reported one time for multiple or single injections to a single tendon sheath, ligament, tendon origin, or tendon insertion performed. Therefore, if three injections are performed into the same tendon sheath, code 20550 should be reported one time.