2025 CPT code 95711
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Neurology - Electroencephalography (EEG) with Video (VEEG) Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Feed
Unmonitored video electroencephalography (VEEG) recording, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours.
Modifiers may apply based on circumstances (e.g., 52 for reduced services, 59 for distinct procedural service).
VEEG is medically necessary to diagnose and characterize seizures, differentiate epileptic from non-epileptic events, evaluate the efficacy of anti-seizure medication, assess for surgical candidacy, or monitor critically ill patients for adverse changes in brain activity. The unmonitored status is used when real-time monitoring is not clinically indicated or feasible.
EEG technologist performs setup, recording, data review, technical description, and takedown. Physician or other qualified healthcare professional performs interpretation and report (billed separately).
- Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
- Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
In simple words: This code covers the technical work done during a long-term brainwave test that uses both video and EEG (brainwave) recording.A technician sets up the equipment, records brain activity and video for 2-12 hours, and then reviews the recording and writes a report on the technical aspects of the test.
This CPT code, 95711, represents the technical component of an unmonitored video electroencephalography (VEEG) study.It includes the setup, recording (2-12 hours), data review, technical description, and takedown (if performed) by an EEG technologist. The recording incorporates video to capture patient behavior concurrently with EEG data.Diagnostic EEG recording is essential, and video must be recorded for at least 80% of the study duration.This code does not include physician interpretation or report which are billed separately.
Example 1: A patient with suspected epilepsy undergoes a 6-hour unmonitored VEEG to identify seizure type and frequency., A patient with unexplained syncope has a 10-hour unmonitored VEEG to assess for non-epileptic events. , A neonate with suspected seizures undergoes a 4-hour unmonitored VEEG using 8-15 channels due to electrode placement limitations.
Detailed patient history including seizure frequency and characteristics (if applicable), medication list, prior EEG/imaging results. EEG technologist's report documenting technical details, including setup, recording, maintenance, review, and any technical issues encountered.Video recording that synchronizes with the EEG recording.
** Accurate recording time is crucial for code selection and reimbursement.The minimum 80% video recording requirement is essential. Review all CPT guidelines for accurate coding and avoid double billing of technical and professional components.
- Revenue Code: T2D (OTHER TESTS - OTHER)
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: This code is the technical component; the professional component (interpretation) is billed separately using codes 95717-95726.
- Specialties:Neurology, Epilepsy, Neurosurgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center