20610 drainage/injection joint/bursa without ultrasound
Also known as: joint aspiration, bursa injection, large joint injection, knee injection, shoulder injection
Drainage or injection into a joint or bursa without ultrasound guidance.
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic or diagnostic drainage of synovial fluid from joints or bursae, including treatment of effusions, aspiration of infected fluid, or injection of corticosteroids or anesthetics.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 2.06 |
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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