20555 Place needle muscle/tissue for right
Also known as: needle muscle placement, percutaneous needle placement therapy
Percutaneous needle placement into muscle or soft tissue for drug infusion or radioisotope injection as part of therapeutic procedure. This provides access for direct tissue therapy.
In Plain Language
placing needle in muscle for treatment
Clinical Context
Used for delivery of therapeutic agents including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radioisotopes directly to muscle or soft tissue targets.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.85 |
| Total RVU | 5.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.85, this code ranks in the 39th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20555?
CPT 20555 (Place needle muscle/tissue for right) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous needle placement into muscle or soft tissue for drug infusion or radioisotope injection as part of therapeutic procedure. This provides access for direct tissue therapy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20555?
The work RVU for CPT 20555 is 5.85. This code is primarily used by Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 20555 used?
Used for delivery of therapeutic agents including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radioisotopes directly to muscle or soft tissue targets.
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