Wiki Injection code

[Desperate Denise]

We set a record in the office with aspirating 13 vials of fluid from a patient's knee (800cc). Since the procedure was extensive - is it possible to use 20610 with modifier 22? Any suggestions?

Thank you!

Denise

 

[kibbit99]

Hello,

I would say you can as long as:

Documentation must support the additional work and the reason for it (such as increased intensity, time, technical difficulty of procedure, or severity of patient's condition, physical and mental effort required).

 

[Desperate Denise]

Extensive aspiration

Thanks

Have never seen anything like that in 25 years - it was unbelievable.

Appreciate your help.

Denise