Arthrocentesis Arthritis Injections / Coding the arthritis injection procedure

Article Overview

This article explains general billing and coding considerations for arthritis injection procedures across office, clinic, and hospital settings. It discusses how the procedure, associated drug reporting, laterality, bilateral reporting, and related evaluation and management services may be handled, and it references payer-specific guidance and a sample policy from WPS Health Insurance. The article is intended for coders and billing staff who need a general overview of how this service is commonly reported.