64520 N block lumbar/thoracic
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: lumbar sympathetic block, thoracic sympathetic block, sympathetic chain block
Nerve block of the lumbar or thoracic sympathetic chain through injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication.
Clinical Context
Used for complex regional pain syndrome, phantom limb pain, and lower extremity neuropathic pain. Blocks sympathetic innervation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.32 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 7.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$242.15
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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