2025 CPT code 95911
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Neurology - Nerve Conduction Studies Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Feed
Nerve conduction studies; 9-10 studies.
Modifiers 26 (professional component) and TC (technical component) may be applicable depending on the services rendered and the billing arrangement.
NCS is medically necessary to evaluate peripheral nerve function in patients with symptoms suggestive of peripheral neuropathy, nerve compression syndromes, or other neurologic conditions.This allows for early diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning, and monitoring of disease progression.
The clinical responsibility includes the physician or qualified healthcare professional performing the nerve conduction studies, interpreting the results, and generating a report. This requires knowledge of neurophysiology, electrodiagnostic techniques, and proper electrode placement.
In simple words: This test checks how well your nerves send electrical signals.The doctor uses small stickers with electrodes to send tiny electrical impulses to your nerves and measure how quickly the signal travels. This helps find problems with nerve damage.
This CPT code encompasses the performance of nine or ten nerve conduction studies (NCS).NCS is a diagnostic test evaluating the function and electrical conduction capabilities of motor and sensory peripheral nerves. The procedure involves stimulating a nerve with a mild electrical impulse and recording the resulting electrical activity.Analysis includes parameters like latency, conduction velocity, and amplitude, potentially including F waves and H reflexes.Each type of study (sensory, motor with or without F wave, H reflex) for each nerve constitutes a distinct study.Multiple stimulations or recordings on the same nerve are counted only once.
Example 1: A patient presents with numbness and tingling in their hands, suggestive of carpal tunnel syndrome.The physician orders an NCS of the median nerve to assess nerve conduction velocity and confirm the diagnosis., A patient with suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome undergoes a comprehensive NCS of multiple nerves in the upper and lower extremities to evaluate the extent and pattern of demyelination., A patient experiences progressive weakness in their legs. NCS of the sciatic nerve and its branches are performed to identify the presence and location of any nerve damage, potentially indicating conditions like peripheral neuropathy or radiculopathy.
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- Revenue Code: T2D (OTHER TESTS - OTHER)
- RVU: RVU values are not included in this response.Consult the current year's CPT codebook or a medical billing resource for the most up-to-date RVU information.
- Global Days: Not applicable to diagnostic testing.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Modifier TC applies when the technical component of the nerve conduction studies is billed separately from the professional component.
- Fee Schedule: Historical fee schedule data is not available in this response. Consult a medical billing resource or fee schedule database for historical fee information.
- Specialties:Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient or Outpatient), Ambulatory Surgery Center, other clinically appropriate locations