How Much Does Injection Aa&/strd Gr Ocpl Nerve Cost?
Also known as: Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv (CPT 64405)
Injection of an anesthetic agent to block the greater occipital nerve at the back of your head.
The total estimated cost of Injection Aa&/strd Gr Ocpl Nerve (CPT 64405) is $155 to $290, including hospital fees, anesthesia, and supplies. The surgeon's Medicare fee alone is $46.
Total Estimated Cost of Care
This estimate includes hospital facility fees, anesthesia, and supplies .
Patient Guide: Injection Aa&/strd Gr Ocpl Nerve
What you need to know before your appointment
What to Expect
The doctor will feel for the nerve at the base of your skull and inject numbing medication, sometimes with a steroid, to block pain signals from this nerve.
How Long Does It Take?
10-15 minutes
Common Reasons Doctors Order This
Occipital neuralgia, chronic headaches originating from the back of the head, migraine treatment, cervicogenic headaches
How to Prepare
No special preparation needed. You can usually drive yourself home. Effects may last weeks to months.
Procedures Commonly Done Together
These procedures are frequently performed alongside Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv
How to Reduce Your Cost for Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv
Practical tips that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars
- 1 Ask about cash-pay discounts
Many hospitals and clinics offer 20-40% discounts for self-pay patients. Always ask before scheduling.
- 2 Compare facility vs. office setting costs
For this procedure, the office rate ($79) differs from the facility rate ($46). Ask if it can be done in an office setting.
- 3 Shop around — costs vary significantly
Costs can vary 2-3x between providers in the same city. Get quotes from multiple facilities.
How is the Price Calculated?
Medicare calculates procedure payments using Relative Value Units (RVUs). Each procedure has three components multiplied by a conversion factor ($33.40 in 2026) and adjusted by geographic cost indices.
Payment = Total RVU (2.36) x CF ($33.40) = $79
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv cost?
The Medicare facility rate for Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv is $46. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare (varies by plan).
How much does Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the cost of Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv can range from 150% of Medicare to 500% of Medicare depending on the facility. Many hospitals and clinics offer self-pay discounts of 20-40% off their chargemaster price. Always ask about cash pricing before your visit.
Does insurance cover Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv?
Most commercial health insurance plans and Medicare cover Njx aa&/strd gr ocpl nrv when ordered by a physician for a medically necessary reason. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay/coinsurance structure, and whether you use an in-network provider. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to confirm coverage and get a cost estimate.
Why does the cost vary so much by location?
Medicare adjusts payments using Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) that reflect local differences in physician work costs, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance. Manhattan, San Francisco, and other high-cost areas pay significantly more than rural regions. Commercial insurers follow similar geographic patterns.