CPT 20600
Drain/injection joint/bursa without ultrasound
CPT 20600 at a glance
- Code
- 20600
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us
- 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
- $32.22 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 20600?
CPT 20600 is a CPT procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 20600 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 20600 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 20600 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 20600?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 20600 is $32.22 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; 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 20600?
CPT 20600 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, General Surgery, IM – Rheumatology, Interventional Pain Medicine, 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.