20561 Needle insj without njx 3+ muscle
Also known as: multiple muscle needle insertion, needle placement multiple muscles
Needle insertion into three or more muscles without injection of therapeutic medication. This add-on code accounts for multiple muscle needle placements.
Clinical Context
Used as add-on component when multiple muscle needle placements (three or more) are performed without therapeutic injection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 1.14 |
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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