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Decipher This Injection Situation

Published on Fri Dec 17, 2021

Question: What code(s) would you use for the following injections performed at the same visit: lateral approach to the hindfoot injection in the sinus tarsi, space between talus and calcaneus for sinus tarsi syndrome, and injection medial ankle joint for pain and arthritis? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: Since the sinus tarsi is not a joint, you should report 20550 (Injection(s); single [...]
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