2025 CPT code 96002
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Diagnostic - Electromyography Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Feed
Dynamic surface electromyography during walking or other functional activities, 1-12 muscles.
Modifiers 52 (reduced services), 53 (discontinued procedure), 76 (repeat procedure by same physician), 77 (repeat procedure by another physician), 79 (unrelated procedure by same physician during postoperative period) may be applicable depending on the circumstances.
Medical necessity for this procedure would be established by the presence of gait abnormalities, suspected muscle dysfunction contributing to a condition requiring surgical intervention, or the need for comprehensive assessment of muscle activity during functional movement.The information gained from this procedure should be clinically relevant to the management of the patient's condition.
The provider places surface electrodes on the patient's lower extremity muscles, typically those that may be involved in future surgical procedures. The provider then guides the patient through walking and other functional movements.The provider analyzes the recorded muscle data (timing and magnitude of activation) in conjunction with other relevant tests to assess muscle function and coordination.
- Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
- 96000-96004 (Motion analysis)
In simple words: The doctor uses small stickers (electrodes) on 1-12 muscles in your legs to measure electrical signals as you move.This helps them understand how your leg muscles work, especially when you walk or do other activities.
This CPT code, 96002, describes the performance of dynamic surface electromyography (EMG) during activities such as walking or other functional movements, involving the placement of surface electrodes on one to twelve muscles in the lower extremities.The procedure entails recording and analyzing the electrical activity of these muscles to assess timing and magnitude of muscle activation during the performed activities. This information helps to understand muscle function and coordination during movement. The analysis takes into consideration the data from other motion analysis tests if performed.
Example 1: A patient presents with gait abnormalities post-stroke. Dynamic surface EMG is performed to assess muscle activation patterns during walking to guide rehabilitation strategies., A patient is being evaluated for a potential lower extremity surgery. Dynamic surface EMG is used pre-operatively to determine which muscles are dysfunctional to aid surgical planning., A patient with cerebral palsy undergoes dynamic surface EMG assessment to analyze muscle coordination and timing during gait, providing information to optimize gait training and orthotic management.
Detailed patient history, including the reason for the study.Specific muscles studied should be clearly documented, including location of electrodes.The activities performed during the EMG recording should be documented.The results of the EMG study should be interpreted in the context of other diagnostic information.
** This code is typically used in conjunction with other codes related to gait analysis and motion studies (codes 96000, 96001, 96003, 96004).
- Revenue Code: T2D (OTHER TESTS - OTHER)
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center