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96373 therapy/proph/diagnostic injection ia

Medicine

Also known as: joint injection, intra-articular injection, joint steroid

Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection administered intra-articularly (into a joint).

Clinical Context

Administration of medications directly into joint space for arthritis treatment, diagnostics, or therapeutic pain management.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.17
Practice Expense RVU0.41
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.59

Est. Medicare Payment

$19.71

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryRheumatologyPhysical Medicine

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