24220 Injection procedures for elbow arthg
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: elbow arthrocentesis, elbow joint injection
Injection of contrast or anesthetic agent for elbow joint arthrocentesis or arthrography. Diagnostic or therapeutic injection into the elbow joint.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic arthrography, therapeutic joint injection for pain relief, or aspiration of joint fluid for evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.28 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.17 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 5.58 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$186.37
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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