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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.
Transection Lingual Nerve
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 64740 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 64740 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 64740 by major payers:
$585.88
$630.26
$639.22
$765.50
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CPT 64740
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Advanced Surgery Center Of Bethesda, LLC
Asc Bethesda
$2,388.00Published rateFreeman Surgical Center LLC
$2,108.00Published rateLakeview Surgery Center, LLC
Lakeview Surgery Center LLC
$1,500.00Published rateEnglewood Surgery Center, LLC
Englewood Surgery Center LLC
$1,003.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$691.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 64740 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The CPT 64740 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 64740 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 64738-CPT | Moderate | Transecti Or Avulsion Of; Inferior Alveolar Nrve By Osteotomy, Transection Or Avulsion Of; Inferior Alveolar Nerve By Osteotomy |
| 64740-CPT | Moderate | Transection Lingual Nerve |
| 64742-CPT | Moderate | Transecti Or Avulsion Of; Facial Nrve Differnt Or Comple, Transection Or Avulsion Of; Facial Nerve Differential Or Complete |
| 64744-CPT | Moderate | Transection Greater Occipital Nerve |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 64740. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 64740 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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