CPT 64417, in plain terms, covers An injection of numbing medicine administered directly into or around the axillary nerve to block pain sensation in the arm and shoulder area. CPT 64417 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 64417 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 64417 on AAPC
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