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CPT® 20611 in section: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg...
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20611 - CPT® Code in category: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg,...
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Related CPT CodeBook Guidelines (Reverse Guideline Lookup) 
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Calculated for National Unadjusted (00000)
* Note: Medicare may or may NOT reimburse you for this code. The fees provided below are based on values established by CMS/Medicare. Please check with your local Medicare contact on whether this code is eligible for reimbursement.
Medicare vs. My Fee Evaluation
| Modifier | Medicare Allowed | 150% | 200% | My Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | $58.59 | $87.88 | $117.17 | (your fee) |
| (MPPR) | $29.29 | $43.94 | $58.59 | (your fee) |
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Medicare Participating - Assignment Accepted (Mandatory)
| Modifier | Allowed | Medicare 80% | Patient Pays |
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| (none) | $58.59 | $##.## | $##.## |
| (MPPR) | $29.29 | $##.## | $##.## |
Medicare Non-Participating - Assignment Accepted (Check To Doctor)
| Modifier | Allowed | Medicare 80% | Patient Pays | Limiting Charge (Amount Billed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
| (MPPR) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
Medicare Non-Participating - Assignment NOT Accepted (Check To Patient)
| Modifier | Allowed | Medicare 80% | Patient Pays | Limiting Charge (Amount Billed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
| (MPPR) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
Medicare vs. My Fee Evaluation
| Modifier | Medicare Allowed | 150% | 200% | My Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | $99.53 | $149.29 | $199.06 | (your fee) |
| (MPPR) | $49.93 | $74.90 | $99.86 | (your fee) |
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Medicare Participating - Assignment Accepted (Mandatory)
| Modifier | Allowed | Medicare 80% | Patient Pays |
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| (none) | $99.53 | $##.## | $##.## |
| (MPPR) | $49.93 | $##.## | $##.## |
Medicare Non-Participating - Assignment Accepted (Check To Doctor)
| Modifier | Allowed | Medicare 80% | Patient Pays | Limiting Charge (Amount Billed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
| (MPPR) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
Medicare Non-Participating - Assignment NOT Accepted (Check To Patient)
| Modifier | Allowed | Medicare 80% | Patient Pays | Limiting Charge (Amount Billed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
| (MPPR) | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## | $##.## |
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Calculated for National Unadjusted (00000)
* Note: Medicare may or may NOT reimburse you for this code. The fees provided below are based on values established by CMS/Medicare. Please check with your local Medicare contact on whether this code is eligible for reimbursement.
RVU Components (by modifier)
| Modifier | Work | Practice Expense | Malpractice Expense | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | 1.1 | 0.51 | 0.15 | 1.760 |
| (MPPR) | 0.55 | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.880 |
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Practitioner Labor
| Pre-Service | Intra-Service | Post-Service | Total Time* |
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| ## | ## | ## | ## min |
* Total Time may be greater than the displayed components.
Work RVU Components (by modifier)
| Modifier | National Unadjusted Work RVU | Work GPCI | Adjusted Work RVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | ##.## | ##.## | 1.1 |
| (MPPR) | ##.## | ##.## | 0.55 |
Clinical Labor - Direct Expense
| Staff | Staff Rate | Pre Time | Intra Time | Post Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN/LPN/MTA | $0.50 / min | ## min | ## min | ## min | ## min |
Equipment - Direct Expense
| Item | Purchase Price | Expected Life | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| table, exam | $##.## | ## years | ## min |
| light, exam | $##.## | ## years | ## min |
| ultrasound unit, portable | $##.## | ## years | ## min |
Supplies - Direct Expense
| Item | Unit Price | Quantity | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cover-condom, transducer or ultrasound probe | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| drape, sterile barrier 16in x 29in | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| gloves, sterile | $##.## | ## | pair | $##.## |
| needle, 18-27g | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| syringe 5-6ml | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| bandage, strip 0.75in x 3in (Bandaid) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| gauze, sterile 4in x 4in (10 pack uou) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| lidocaine 1%-2% inj (Xylocaine) | $##.## | ## | ml | $##.## |
| povidone soln (Betadine) | $##.## | ## | ml | $##.## |
| swab-pad, alcohol | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| ultrasound transmission gel, sterile (single use) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| disinfectant spray (Transeptic) | $##.## | ## | ml | $##.## |
| sanitizing cloth-wipe (patient) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
Indirect Expenses (clerical,overhead, and other) are also included in the practice expense.
PE RVU Components (by modifier)
| Modifier | National Unadjusted PE RVU | PE GPCI | Adjusted PE RVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | ##.## | ##.## | 0.510 |
| (MPPR) | ##.## | ##.## | 0.250 |
RVU Components (by modifier)
| Modifier | Work | Practice Expense | Malpractice Expense | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | 1.1 | 1.74 | 0.15 | 2.990 |
| (MPPR) | 0.55 | 0.87 | 0.08 | 1.500 |
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Practitioner Labor
| Pre-Service | Intra-Service | Post-Service | Total Time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ## | ## | ## | ## min |
* Total Time may be greater than the displayed components.
Work RVU Components (by modifier)
| Modifier | National Unadjusted Work RVU | Work GPCI | Adjusted Work RVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | ##.## | ##.## | 1.1 |
| (MPPR) | ##.## | ##.## | 0.55 |
Clinical Labor (Non-Facility)- Direct Expense
| Staff | Staff Rate | Pre Time | Intra Time | Post Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN/LPN/MTA | $0.50 / min | ## min | ## min | ## min | ## min |
Equipment (Non-Facility)- Direct Expense
| Item | Purchase Price | Expected Life | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| table, exam | $##.## | ## years | ## min |
| light, exam | $##.## | ## years | ## min |
| ultrasound unit, portable | $##.## | ## years | ## min |
Supplies (Non-Facility)- Direct Expense
| Item | Unit Price | Quantity | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cover-condom, transducer or ultrasound probe | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| drape, sterile barrier 16in x 29in | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| gloves, sterile | $##.## | ## | pair | $##.## |
| needle, 18-27g | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| syringe 5-6ml | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| bandage, strip 0.75in x 3in (Bandaid) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| gauze, sterile 4in x 4in (10 pack uou) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| lidocaine 1%-2% inj (Xylocaine) | $##.## | ## | ml | $##.## |
| povidone soln (Betadine) | $##.## | ## | ml | $##.## |
| swab-pad, alcohol | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| ultrasound transmission gel, sterile (single use) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
| disinfectant spray (Transeptic) | $##.## | ## | ml | $##.## |
| sanitizing cloth-wipe (patient) | $##.## | ## | item | $##.## |
Indirect Expenses (clerical,overhead, and other) are also included in the practice expense.
PE RVU Components (by modifier)
| Modifier | National Unadjusted PE RVU | PE GPCI | Adjusted PE RVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | ##.## | ##.## | 1.740 |
| (MPPR) | ##.## | ##.## | 0.870 |
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