CPT 64461
Pvb thoracic single injection site
CPT 64461 at a glance
- Code
- 64461
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Pvb thoracic single inj site
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $387.46 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 64461?
CPT 64461 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Pvb thoracic single inj site". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 64461 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 64461 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 64461 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 64461?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 64461 is $387.46 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 64461?
CPT 64461 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, Internal Medicine – Pain Medicine, Interventional Pain Medicine, Neurological Surgery, among others.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.