20560 Needle insj without njx 1 or 2 muscle
Also known as: muscle needle insertion, needle placement no injection
Needle insertion into one or two muscles without injection of therapeutic medication. This procedure establishes needle access for potential future intervention.
Clinical Context
Used as add-on component of procedures requiring multiple muscle needle placements without therapeutic injection at each site.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.31 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 0.74 |
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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