Rheumatology · CMS status A
20606
Intermediate joint inj, US-guided
Arthrocentesis, intermediate joint or bursa, with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting.
Work RVU
1.00
2026 Medicare pays
$106.21
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 1.00 + Practice 2.10 + Malpractice 0.08 = 3.18 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Intermediate joint injection with US guidance and permanent recording.
Documentation checklist
- ✓US images saved.
- ✓Joint, drug, technique.
Common pitfalls
- !Cannot also bill 76942.
Common modifiers
25LTRT
Common ICD-10 pairings
M19.031
Pairs well with
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