CPT 20551
Injection 1 tendon origin/insertion
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 20551 at a glance
- Code
- 20551
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Njx 1 tendon origin/insj
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $33.57 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 20551?
CPT 20551 is a CPT procedure code for injection 1 tendon origin/insertion. Its official short descriptor is "Njx 1 tendon origin/insj". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 20551 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 20551 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 20551 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 20551?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 20551 is $33.57 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 20551?
CPT 20551 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, General Surgery, Interventional Pain Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, among others.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.