64840 Repair of leg nerve
Also known as: leg nerve repair, lower extremity nerve repair
Surgical repair of a nerve injury in the leg, including primary repair or grafting to restore sensory or motor function.
In Plain Language
leg nerve surgery; lower leg nerve repair
Clinical Context
Indicated for significant nerve injuries in the leg causing motor or sensory deficits. Common sites include sciatic nerve branches, tibial nerve, or peroneal nerve.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.67 |
| Total RVU | 13.67 |
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 13.67, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 64840?
CPT 64840 (Repair of leg nerve) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a nerve injury in the leg, including primary repair or grafting to restore sensory or motor function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 64840?
The work RVU for CPT 64840 is 13.67. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 64840 used?
Indicated for significant nerve injuries in the leg causing motor or sensory deficits. Common sites include sciatic nerve branches, tibial nerve, or peroneal nerve.
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