64898 Nerve grf mltst arm/leg >4 centimeters
Also known as: multiple strand nerve graft arm/leg long, extended cable graft extremity
Surgical nerve graft using multiple strands of autologous nerve tissue 4 centimeters or greater for repair of arm or leg nerve injuries.
In Plain Language
large multi-strand nerve transplant arm/leg
Clinical Context
Indicated for extensive arm or leg nerve injuries requiring multiple nerve branch repair with significant gaps of 4 cm or more.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.45 |
| Total RVU | 20.45 |
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 20.45, this code ranks in the 83rd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 64898?
CPT 64898 (Nerve grf mltst arm/leg >4 centimeters) is a Surgery code. Surgical nerve graft using multiple strands of autologous nerve tissue 4 centimeters or greater for repair of arm or leg nerve injuries.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 64898?
The work RVU for CPT 64898 is 20.45. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 64898 used?
Indicated for extensive arm or leg nerve injuries requiring multiple nerve branch repair with significant gaps of 4 cm or more.
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