64635 Destroy lumbar/sacral facet jnt
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: lumbar facet radiofrequency ablation, sacral facet denervation, lumbar medial branch ablation
Destruction of the lumbar or sacral facet joint nerves using radiofrequency or thermal ablation.
Clinical Context
Used for lumbar facet syndrome causing chronic low back pain when conservative treatment fails.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 13.92 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$464.93
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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