The Pain Source

By Chris Faubel, MD –

aka. “DIP injection”

Just need to get the needle under the joint capsule.

Indications

• Osteoarthritis (painful) of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint
  
• Rheumatoid arthritis of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint
  
• **see all ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes at end of post

CPT code: 20600 “Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes)”

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