AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 17

A 42-year-old with chronic left trochanteric bursitis is scheduled to receive an injection at the Pain Clinic. A 22-gauge spinal needle is introduced into the trochanteric bursa under ultrasonic guidance, and a total volume of 8 cc of normal saline and 40 mg of Kenalog was injected.
What CPT® code should be reported for the surgical procedure?

Answer options

• A. 20610-LT
• B. 20611-LT, 76942
• C. 20611-LT
• D. 20610-LT, 76942

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct code is C, 20611-LT, which specifically covers the injection into the trochanteric bursa. Option A (20610-LT) is incorrect as it is for an aspiration, while options B and D include the add-on code 76942 for ultrasound guidance, which is not needed as the primary procedure is already described by 20611-LT.