23350 Injection for shoulder x-ray
Also known as: shoulder arthrography, contrast injection shoulder, glenohumeral arthrography
Injection of contrast material into shoulder joint for radiographic examination (arthrography). Percutaneous needle placement into glenohumeral joint with injection of contrast under fluoroscopy.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure to visualize internal shoulder structures including cartilage, labrum, and rotator cuff via contrast-enhanced radiographs; often used before MRI arthrography or therapeutic arthroscopy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 4.70 |
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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