20500

CPT^® 20500, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 20500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.

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The provider injects a therapeutic agent, such as an antibiotic, into a sinus tract that connects an abscess in the body to the skin. The provider may use imaging guidance to visualize the procedure.

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