CPT 64486
Tap block unil by injection
CPT 64486 at a glance
- Code
- 64486
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Tap block unil by injection
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 64486?
CPT 64486 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Tap block unil by injection". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 64486 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 64486 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 64486 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 64486?
CPT 64486 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.