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20560 - Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceNeedle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Procedure / Service Description

Placement of needles or catheters into muscle and/or soft tissue for subsequent interstitial - Placement of needles or catheters into muscle and/or soft tissue for subsequent interstitial 20555 radioelement application (at the time of or subsequent to the procedure) 20560 Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s) 20561 Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles 20605 Arthrocentesis, Aspiration &/Or Injection; Intermediate Joint/Bursa

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.