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20501 Njx sinus tract diagnostic

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: sinus tract injection diagnostic, fistulography

Injection of diagnostic contrast agent into a sinus tract or fistula to delineate anatomy and define tract course. This procedure provides imaging information about tract anatomy.

Clinical Context

Used for diagnostic evaluation of sinus tracts and fistulas to determine tract course and associated anatomy before treatment planning.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.74
Practice Expense RVU3.25
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU4.06

Est. Medicare Payment

$135.60

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

Specialties

General SurgeryColorectal SurgeryRadiology

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