CPT code 64885 represents a surgical nerve graft procedure using a healthy nerve segment up to 4 cm to replace damaged nerve in the head or neck, restoring sensory and/or motor function after injury. This code is clinically important for trauma, reconstructive, and head and neck surgical practices and has implications for surgical resource use, post-operative rehabilitation, and durable medical equipment needs.

Key payers included in the coverage discussion are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a national-level overview of the code’s clinical context, typical sites of service, and the procedural scope. The publication summarizes benchmarking metrics where available, highlights relevant policy and coding guidance that affect billing and coverage decisions, and outlines the clinical scenarios in which the procedure is commonly applied.

The content is designed to inform billing managers, surgical providers, and policy analysts about the procedural definition, expected care setting, and payer landscape for CPT code 64885. Data not provided in the input are noted where applicable.