CPT 64483
Transforaminal epidural injection, lumbar or sacral, single level
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 64483 mean?
CPT 64483 reports a transforaminal epidural injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid at a single lumbar or sacral level, with imaging guidance. Each additional level is reported with add-on code 64484.
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CPT 64483 at a glance
- Code
- 64483
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Njx aa&/strd tfrm epi l/s 1
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $485.51 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 64483?
CPT 64483 reports a transforaminal epidural injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid at a single lumbar or sacral level, with imaging guidance. Each additional level is reported with add-on code 64484. Its official short descriptor is "Njx aa&/strd tfrm epi l/s 1", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 64483 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 64483 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 64483 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 64483?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 64483 is $485.51 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; 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 64483?
CPT 64483 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.