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Wiki Injection for Costochondral Junction Syndrome

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Doctor is inserting the needle at the junction of the first rib and sternum until bone is contacted then injecting Marcaine and Kenalog. This is not a joint and I can't find a specific code for this type of injection. I'm looking at 20999 but would appreciate input.
 
Thanks for your response. Costochondral junction syndrome (Tietze's Syndrome, costochondritis) is an inflammation of the cartilage and bones in the chest wall. I did look at 20552/53 but that seems to be for muscles.
 
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Look for 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes) , Let me know what you think.

Nidhi M, CPC
 
nidhim said:
Look for 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes) , Let me know what you think.

Nidhi M, CPC
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Agree! 20600 would be the best code.

COderguy is correct, 20552/3 is for muscles, not joints.
 
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