Question

an established patient presents to the office with a recurrence of bursitis in both shoulders. previous injections have been given which provided relief. examination is limited only to the shoulders in which range of motion is good and full, but he has tenderness in the subdeltoid bursa. both shoulders injected in the deltoid bursa with 120mg depo - medrol. what cpt® code(s) is/are reported for this visit?
o 20610 - 50
o 99211 - 25, 20610 - 50
o 99212 - 25, 20550 - 50
o 99212 - 25, 20610 - 50

Explanation:

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. For bilateral (both - side) shoulder bursa injections, the code 20610 is for injection of a joint or bursa, and modifier - 50 is used to indicate bilateral procedure.

Answer:

20610 - 50