Wiki Arthrocentesis with EM Visit

[BNB0810]

I just started coding in an ortho office, my provider did an aspiration of a knee joint 20610 with an em visit that I coded to a 99213. Is it okay to code the em and procedure 99213-25, 20610?

Any advise is appreciated

Thanks

 

[daedolos]

Was the reason for the office visit an aspiration or was this a new complaint and the doctor assessed an injection procedure?

Peace
?_?

 

[BNB0810]

Was the reason for the office visit an aspiration or was this a new complaint and the doctor assessed an injection procedure?

Peace
?_?

Yes This was a new patient with right foot pain.

 

[donnareese]

What injectible medication is allowed to be billed with 20610?

I understand that the topical anesthesia is not allowed, but what about the lidocaine or Marcaine that is mixed with the dexamethasone or other steroid?