20611 is the CPT code for: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. In 2024, 8,929 providers billed 20611 1,011,304 times, with an estimated $78.0M paid by Medicare.
Medicare's 2026 Physician Fee Schedule national rate for 20611 is $104.21 in the office setting and $50.10 in a facility. National amounts before geographic adjustment — your locality's rate differs slightly.
What Medicare actually paid per service in 2024, on average: $77.17 (observed payment across all settings and modifiers — not a fee-schedule rate).
The top 5 billers nationally, ranked by 2024 Medicare service volume.
| # | Provider | Specialty | Location | Services | Est. Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Humbert, DO | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Myers, FL | 3,043 | $244K |
| 2 | Daniel Kuesis, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Elk Grove Village, IL | 2,378 | $199K |
| 3 | Chin Kim, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Anaheim, CA | 2,268 | $249K |
| 4 | George Branovacki, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Orland Park, IL | 2,062 | $193K |
| 5 | Darren Egami, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wailuku, HI | 1,862 | $159K |
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