64783 Limb nerve surgery add-on
Also known as: additional limb nerve lesion removal
Surgical removal of additional nerve lesion(s) in the limb as an add-on procedure to the primary limb nerve lesion removal.
In Plain Language
removing additional arm/leg nerve tumors
Clinical Context
Used when multiple neuromas or lesions are removed from different sites in the same extremity or limb in a single operative session.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.62 |
| Total RVU | 3.62 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.62, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 64783?
CPT 64783 (Limb nerve surgery add-on) is a Surgery code. Surgical removal of additional nerve lesion(s) in the limb as an add-on procedure to the primary limb nerve lesion removal.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 64783?
The work RVU for CPT 64783 is 3.62. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery.
When is CPT 64783 used?
Used when multiple neuromas or lesions are removed from different sites in the same extremity or limb in a single operative session.
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