64479 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 64479, in plain terms, covers A steroid injection placed in the epidural space around the spinal cord using CT imaging guidance for precise needle placement. CPT 64479 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, and 1 other payer. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 64479 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 64479 on AAPC