Boris presents to the clinic today for completion of a series of injections into his shoulder for shoulder pain. The physician gives the patient an injection into the left shoulder. Choose the correct CPT and ICD-10-CM codes:

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20610-LT, M25.512 is the correct combination because 20610 represents an injection into a major joint or bursa with the modifier LT indicating the left side, and M25.512 specifies pain in the left shoulder, accurately reflecting the procedure and the patient's condition.

Boris Presents to the Clinic Today for Completion of a Series