64680 Injection treatment of nerve
Also known as: therapeutic nerve injection, nerve pain injection
Injection of medication to a specific nerve or branch for pain relief without significant nerve destruction.
In Plain Language
nerve pain medication injection
Clinical Context
Used for various peripheral nerve pain conditions requiring medication delivery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.60 |
| Total RVU | 2.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.60, this code ranks in the 18th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 64680?
CPT 64680 (Injection treatment of nerve) is a Surgery code. Injection of medication to a specific nerve or branch for pain relief without significant nerve destruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 64680?
The work RVU for CPT 64680 is 2.60. This code is primarily used by Pain Management, Anesthesiology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 64680 used?
Used for various peripheral nerve pain conditions requiring medication delivery.
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