Neurosurgery Coding Alert
Follow clues to narrow choices for evoked potentials tests
Published on Thu Aug 27, 2009
This chart maps anatomy, reason, workings, pitfalls to 92585, 92586 ... and more. These tests can prove useful when imaging results do not provide a definitive diagnosis. Check out these details associated with coding potentials tests to nail the right category while missing common snags, with information courtesy of Nancy Reading, RN, BSN, CEO of CedarEdge Medical in Draper, Utah. 
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