CPT 20610: Major joint injection/aspiration
Arthrocentesis or injection of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip).
- Typical cost
- $150
- Category
- Procedures
- CPT
- 20610
Cash-price midpoint; your bill may vary by region and provider.
Common billing errors for CPT 20610
- Billed bilaterally without a modifier
- Drug billed separately at a markup
How to check your bill for this charge
Find this code on your itemized bill, compare the amount charged to the typical cost, and confirm it appears only once per date of service. If the amount is far higher, or the code appears twice on the same day, it is worth disputing.
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