Wiki CPT 20611 billing question

[monique11367]

Can an anesthesiologist bill for CPT 20611? or is that not in their scope of practice?

20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

 

[pyoung4609]

If the anesthesiologist is doing this as part of a pain practice then yes they can bill for this code.

 

[monique11367]

Thank you, Is there any information on this in writing?