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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Njx Aa Strd Tfrm Epi C T Ea, Injection S Anesthetic Agent S And Or Steroid Transforaminal Epidural With Imaging Guidance Fluoroscopy Or Ct Cervical Or Thoracic Each Additional Level List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 64480 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 64480 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 64480 by major payers:
$173.85
$176.88
$187.64
$209.25
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CPT 64480
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Group Ltd
$2,965.00Published rateLake Endoscopy Center, LLC
Lake Endoscopy Center LLC
$566.00Published rateColumbia Gorge Surgery Center, LLC
Columbia Gorge Surgery Center LLC
$204.00Published rateStevens Kim Md And Stephen Lin Md Medical Group Inc, Valley Laser Surgery Center, Inc.
Stevens Kim Md And Stephen Lin Md Medical Group Inc
$112.00Published rateSurgical Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach, LLC
Surgical Center Of Ponte Vedra B
$50.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 64480 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 64480 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 64480 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 64479-CPT | Moderate | Njx Aa Strd Tfrm Epi C T 1, Injection S Anesthetic Agent S And Or Steroid Transforaminal Epidural With Imaging Guidance Fluoroscopy Or Ct Cervical Or Thoracic Single Level |
| 64480-CPT | Low | Njx Aa Strd Tfrm Epi C T Ea, Injection S Anesthetic Agent S And Or Steroid Transforaminal Epidural With Imaging Guidance Fluoroscopy Or Ct Cervical Or Thoracic Each Additional Level List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 64493-CPT | Moderate | Inj Paravert F Jnt L S 1 Lev, Injection S Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Agent Paravertebral Facet Zygapophyseal Joint Or Nerves Innervating That Joint With Image Guidance Fluoroscopy Or Ct Lumbar Or Sacral Single Level |
| 64494-CPT | Low | Inj Paravert F Jnt L S 2 Lev, Injection S Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Agent Paravertebral Facet Zygapophyseal Joint Or Nerves Innervating That Joint With Image Guidance Fluoroscopy Or Ct Lumbar Or Sacral Second Level List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 64480. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 64480 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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