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.
In Plain Language
needles placed in multiple muscles without medication
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.47 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.47, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Surgery codes — 17.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20561?
CPT 20561 (Needle insj without njx 3+ muscle) is a Surgery code. Needle insertion into three or more muscles without injection of therapeutic medication. This add-on code accounts for multiple muscle needle placements.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20561?
The work RVU for CPT 20561 is 0.47. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia.
When is CPT 20561 used?
Used as add-on component when multiple muscle needle placements (three or more) are performed without therapeutic injection.
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