CPT 64490
Inj paravert f jnt c/t 1 lev
CPT 64490 at a glance
- Code
- 64490
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Inj paravert f jnt c/t 1 lev
- 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 64490?
CPT 64490 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Inj paravert f jnt c/t 1 lev". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 64490 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 64490 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 64490 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 64490?
CPT 64490 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.