64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone
Also known as: nerve repair with bone shortening, neuroschesis
Add-on code for nerve repair combined with bone shortening procedure to relieve tension and facilitate nerve repair without grafting.
Clinical Context
Performed when significant nerve gap exists but shortening adjacent bone can relieve tension enough to allow primary repair. Reduces need for graft in selected cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.29 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.05 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.69 |
| Total RVU | 5.03 |
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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