64405 Njx aa and/or strd gr ocpl nerve
Also known as: occipital nerve block, greater occipital nerve injection, occipital neuralgia treatment
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid into greater occipital nerve. This procedure involves injection of medication to the greater occipital nerve for headache or pain management.
Clinical Context
Commonly used for occipital neuralgia, migraines, or cervicogenic headaches, increasingly popular for preventive migraine treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.92 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.23 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 2.36 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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