tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 3

CPT® 2015: Make Specifics of U/S-Guided Arthrocentesis Part of Your Permanent Record

These new codes have very specific documentation requirements. You’re aware of the new CPT® codes that went into effect Jan. 1, but do you know how to use them? We’ve got the lowdown on how to bill a few of these codes so you can ensure that you’re coding properly. Nail Down Arthrocentesis Changes Three new codes joined revised codes in the family of ultrasound guided arthrocentesis of small, intermediate, and large joints. The previously existing codes, 20600, 20605 and 20610 now include the phrase “without ultrasound guidance” and each is now partnered with a...

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