Posted on 31 October 2010. Tags: calcium pyrophosphate, chondrocalcinosis, corticosteroid, cortisone, CPPD, depo-medrol, gout, ICD-10, ICD-9, injection, intraarticular, Joint, Kenalog, knee, osteoarthritis, pain, procedure, Rheumatoid arthritis, shot, skin wheal, steps, steroid
By Chris Faubel, MD –
Medial Approach. Advance needle at about 15-20 degrees from midline.
Indications
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee
- Gout (in the knee)
- Calcium pyrophosphate dyhydrate (CPPD)
- **see all ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes at end of post
CPT code: 20610 “Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa”
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