CPT® 64520, Under Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Autonomic Nerves
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 64520 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Autonomic Nerves.
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Summary
In this procedure, the provider performs a nerve block on the lumbar or thoracic paravertebral sympathetic nerves, which are part of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. Blocking of the paravertebral sympathetic nerves effectively treats painful conditions of the thorax, abdomen, and lower extremities. It also has use as an analgesic for many thoracic and abdominal procedures.
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