64493 Injection paravert f jnt l/s 1 lev
Also known as: lumbar facet joint injection, sacral facet injection, lumbar zygapophysial joint injection, facet joint injection lumbar, lumbar facet block
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the facet joint area in the lumbosacral region at a single spinal level.
Clinical Context
Used for lumbar facet syndrome, facet osteoarthritis, and mechanical low back pain. Common treatment for chronic back pain.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.48 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.08 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 5.70 |
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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