SIMCPC4U
Guest
I'm wondering how to code for two knee joint injections of triamcinolone & lidocaine (40mg) on either side of the same knee (right). Can this be considered “bilateral”? Would I code for two injections?
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Wiki Cpt 20610 - I am wondering how to code
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Walker22
Guest
No, this would not be considered bilateral. You should code 20610x1. The actual number of injections into the same knee don't matter. If you did an injection into both the R and the L knee, then you could code bilat.
I agree with the statement above. This would not be considered bilateral.
skettyb
Contributor
Can I ask why it wouldn't be 2x 20610 on the right side if they were two separate injections with a full unit of meds in each one? (not two injections with the same unit of meds) Thank you.
Walker22
Guest
Because you are still only treating one knee...
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I agree...20610 indicates that the code includes the performance of all of the procedures described in the same major joint or bursa.
There is a CPT Assistant on this for reference.
There is a CPT Assistant on this for reference.