64820 Sympathectomy digital artery
Also known as: digital artery sympathectomy, digital sympathectomy
Surgical sympathectomy of the digital arteries in the hand. Performed to improve blood flow to the fingers in cases of severe vascular insufficiency.
Clinical Context
Indicated for severe Raynaud's phenomenon, critical ischemia, or gangrene of the fingers refractory to medical management. Aims to preserve finger tissue and prevent amputation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.04 |
| Total RVU | 20.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.