20551 Njx 1 tendon origin/insj
Also known as: tendon origin/insertion injection, enthesis injection
Injection of therapeutic agent at the origin or insertion point of a single tendon for treatment of tendinopathy or enthesopathy. This targets the tendon-bone interface.
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of tendinitis, epicondylitis (tennis elbow/golfer's elbow), or insertional tendinopathy. Reduces inflammation at tendon-bone junction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.73 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 1.81 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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