64772 Incision of spinal nerve
Also known as: spinal nerve rhizotomy, dorsal rhizotomy, nerve root section
Surgical incision and sectioning of a spinal nerve root to interrupt pain pathways or treat nerve dysfunction. May be performed for pain relief or other neurological indications.
Clinical Context
Historically used for intractable pain syndromes. Modern applications include rhizotomy for spasticity or chronic pain when other treatments fail. Increasingly replaced by neuromodulation techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.64 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.43 |
| Total RVU | 15.46 |
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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