64835 Repair of hand or foot nerve
Also known as: complex hand/foot nerve repair
Surgical repair of a nerve injury in the hand or foot with more extensive dissection or additional grafting requirements compared to code 64834.
In Plain Language
complicated hand or foot nerve surgery
Clinical Context
Indicates more complex hand or foot nerve repair requiring extensive dissection, multiple grafts, or repair of multiple nerve levels. Higher value than 64834.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.44 |
| Total RVU | 11.44 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 11.44, this code ranks in the 63rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 64835?
CPT 64835 (Repair of hand or foot nerve) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a nerve injury in the hand or foot with more extensive dissection or additional grafting requirements compared to code 64834.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 64835?
The work RVU for CPT 64835 is 11.44. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 64835 used?
Indicates more complex hand or foot nerve repair requiring extensive dissection, multiple grafts, or repair of multiple nerve levels. Higher value than 64834.
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.