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20606 - ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

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Procedure / Serviceultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Procedure / Service Description

Placement of needles or catheters into muscle and/or soft tissue for subsequent interstitial - Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with 20606 ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List 20930 separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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  • 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.