CPT code 64782 represents excision of a tumor or mass arising from a peripheral nerve in the hand or foot, typically performed to relieve pain and restore nerve function lost to neuroma formation after injury or trauma. Nationally, this code is important for specialty surgical practices (hand surgery, peripheral nerve specialists) and payers managing post-injury functional restoration and pain care. Coverage and payment policies affect access to timely surgical management for patients with symptomatic neuromas.

Key payers included in the analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service, common modifier usage (listed separately), and what to expect in payer policy approaches. The publication summarizes benchmark considerations, coding nuances, and the clinical rationale for the procedure, enabling clinicians, coding professionals, and policy analysts to understand how CPT code 64782 is used in practice and considered by major payers.

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