CPT code 64417 represents an axillary nerve injection in which a provider administers one or more anesthetic agents and/or a steroid to the axillary nerve region. This peripheral nerve block is used for diagnosis or management of shoulder and upper-arm pain and can be performed in ambulatory surgical centers, office procedure rooms, or hospital outpatient departments. Nationally, nerve block procedures like 64417 are significant for pain management, procedural anesthesia, and perioperative analgesia practice patterns.

Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise summary of what the code covers, common billing considerations, and context for where the service is typically performed. The publication provides benchmarking information, policy and coverage highlights relevant to major commercial payers and Medicare, and clinical context about the procedure’s use in shoulder and axillary-region pain management.

This summary is intended to help coding, billing, and clinical teams quickly understand the clinical intent of the code, typical sites of service, and which major payers are relevant for coverage and claims workflows. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.