Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Intraoperative Monitoring With 95822
Indiana Subscriber
Answer: Yes. In CPT 2001, the text following the description of 95920 (intraoperative neurophysiology testing, per hour [list separately in addition to code for primary procedure]) has been changed to indicate the use of 95920 in conjunction with 95822 (electroencephalogram [EEG]; sleep only). Note: For extended EEG monitoring, see 95812, 95813).
Other codes that may be reported in conjunction with intraoperative monitoring code 95920 are 92585, 95860, 95861, 95867, 95868, 95900, 95904, 95925, 95926, 95927, 95930, 95933, 95934, 95936 and 95937.
Answered by Heidi Stout, CPC, coding and reimbursement manager at University Orthopaedic Associates, New Brunswick, N.J.
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