By Chris Faubel, MD –
Just need to be beneath the joint capsule. Don't try to get into the middle of the joint.
aka. “PIP injection”
Indications
- Osteoarthritis (painful) of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint
- Rheumatoid arthritis of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) 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)”
