CPT 64451
Njx aa&/strd nrv nrvtg si jt
CPT 64451 at a glance
- Code
- 64451
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Njx aa&/strd nrv nrvtg si jt
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 64451?
CPT 64451 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Njx aa&/strd nrv nrvtg si jt". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 64451 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 64451 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 64451 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 64451?
CPT 64451 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, Internal Medicine – Pain Medicine, Interventional Pain Medicine, Neurological Surgery, among others.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.