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CPT 64611: Bilateral Salivary Gland Injection to Reduce Saliva Production
CPT code 64611 represents bilateral chemical denervation of the parotid and submandibular salivary glands. The procedure is used to reduce saliva production and lower aspiration risk in patients with disorders that cause excessive drooling or sialorrhea. Nationally, this code is relevant to otolaryngology, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and interventional pain practices because it covers a targeted, minimally invasive intervention with implications for airway safety, oral hygiene, and quality of life.
Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication provides an overview of coding context and expected sites of service, and summarizes common modifiers and administrative considerations where available. Readers will find clinical context describing the intent and typical delivery of the service, billing and documentation touchpoints, and a summary of payer coverage patterns and benchmark considerations. The content is designed to inform billers, coding specialists, clinicians, and policy analysts about how CPT code 64611 is used, where it is typically performed, and what administrative elements commonly accompany claims. Data not available in the input is acknowledged where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 64611 describes administration of a chemical compound to the parotid and submandibular salivary glands bilaterally to decrease saliva production and reduce the risk of aspiration. This procedure involves targeted injection(s) into the major salivary glands to achieve a therapeutic reduction in saliva output.
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Service type: Therapeutic gland injection for salivary reduction
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center or hospital outpatient setting, and may also be performed in specialty outpatient clinics where procedural sedation or monitoring is available