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.
In Plain Language
contrast injection for shoulder x-ray; dye injection for imaging
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.98 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.98, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Surgery codes — 8.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 23350?
CPT 23350 (Injection for shoulder x-ray) is a Surgery code. Injection of contrast material into shoulder joint for radiographic examination (arthrography). Percutaneous needle placement into glenohumeral joint with injection of contrast under fluoroscopy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 23350?
The work RVU for CPT 23350 is 0.98. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 23350 used?
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.
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