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64876 Repair nerve/shorten bone

Surgery +Add-on

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 RVU3.29
Practice Expense RVU1.05
Malpractice RVU0.69
Total RVU5.03

Est. Medicare Payment

$168.00

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Orthopedic SurgeryPlastic Surgery

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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.