Wiki Injection for Costochondral Junction Syndrome

[coderguy1939]

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.

 

[jgf-CPC]

Our system is telling me to look at 20552 and 20553...see what you think of those.

 

[coderguy1939]

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.

 

[nidhim]

costochondral joint injection

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

Nidhi M, CPC

 

[Walker22]

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

Nidhi M, CPC

Agree! 20600 would be the best code.

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

 

[coderguy1939]

Thank you all for your input.