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20605 - Arthrocentesis, Aspiration &/Or Injection; Intermediate Joint/Bursa

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Procedure / ServiceArthrocentesis, Aspiration &/Or Injection; Intermediate Joint/Bursa
Procedure / Service Description

Placement of needles or catheters into muscle and/or soft tissue for subsequent interstitial - 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 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with

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