CPT code 64416 represents placement of a catheter in the brachial plexus with continuous infusion of anesthetic agents and/or steroids to provide extended regional anesthesia or analgesia. This code is clinically important for perioperative pain management and for certain chronic pain interventions, offering targeted nerve blockade that can reduce systemic opioid use and improve postoperative recovery. Nationally, use of continuous peripheral nerve block techniques has implications for hospital throughput, ambulatory surgery pathways, and payer coverage policies.

Key payers addressed in this overview include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise review of the clinical context for CPT code 64416, typical sites of service, and the types of services billed under this code. The publication outlines expected benchmarking topics such as utilization patterns, payer coverage considerations, and common billing practices. It also summarizes policy and documentation elements readers should expect to review when assessing claims or developing internal coding guidance.

This summary is intended for national audiences including coding specialists, anesthesia and pain management clinicians, revenue cycle professionals, and policy analysts seeking a practical briefing on the clinical role and administrative considerations for CPT code 64416.