64494 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 64494, in plain terms, covers Injecting medication into the joints alongside the spine in the lower back at two different levels. CPT 64494 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 64494 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 64494 on AAPC