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By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn about the indication for performing a distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint steroid injection, the corresponding ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, the CPT code, the materials needed, the injection procedure steps, and other tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn the indications for performing a proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint injection, the corresponding ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, the CPT code, materials needed, injection procedure steps, and helpful tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn the indications for performing a 1st metatarsophalangeal joint injection, the diagnostic ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, the CPT procedural code, the material/supplies needed, the technique or procedure steps, and other helpful tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Because of the superficial location of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, does ultrasound guidance really provide more accurate injections than performing them "blinded"? This 2010 study from the Mayo Clinic gives us an answer.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Indications Plantar fasciitis / Plantar fascial fibromatosis ICD-9 code: 728.71 "plantar fascial fibromatosis" ICD-10 code: M72.2 "plantar fascial fibromatosis" CPT code: 20550 “injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis”" Materials Needed Pen - clicking type Gloves - non-sterile Alcohol swabs (or providone-iodine) Band-aid 25-gauge 1.5" needle  and...

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn the indications for a corticosteroid injection in the pes anserine bursa, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, CPT code, injection steps, materials needed, and extra tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn the indications for intraarticular knee corticosteroid injections, the CPT code, ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnostic codes, procedure steps and technique, and helpful tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn indications for a 1st carpometacarpal joint steroid injection, the ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, the CPT code for the injection, technique description of the injection, and other helpful tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn indications for a de Quervain's stenosing tenosynovitis steroid injection, the ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, the CPT code for the injection, technique description of the injection, and other helpful tips.

By Chris Faubel, MD -- Learn indications for medial epicondyle steroid injections, the ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, the CPT code for the injection, technique description of the injection, and other helpful tips.