20600 drainage/injection joint/bursa without ultrasound
Also known as: joint injection, joint aspiration, arthrocentesis, small joint injection, finger joint injection
Arthrocentesis (joint aspiration and/or injection) performed without ultrasound or imaging guidance. This procedure accesses joint space for fluid removal or medication injection.
Clinical Context
Used for aspiration of joint effusions, injection of corticosteroids or viscosupplementation, or diagnostic sampling of synovial fluid.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.64 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.96 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 1.68 |
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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