2025 CPT code 95905
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diagnostic - Nerve Conduction Studies Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Feed
Motor and/or sensory nerve conduction studies using a preconfigured electrode array, including F-wave study when performed, with interpretation and report.
Modifiers 26 (professional component) and TC (technical component) may be appended as appropriate based on the services rendered.
Medical necessity for this procedure is established when clinical findings suggest peripheral nerve dysfunction, such as symptoms of weakness, numbness, tingling, or pain in the extremities, and when further evaluation is needed to determine the location and severity of the nerve damage to guide appropriate treatment plans. The choice of preconfigured array must be justified.
The clinical responsibility involves preparing the patient, placing the preconfigured electrode array, recording the electrical activity, analyzing the waveforms, interpreting the results, and generating a formal report.This requires expertise in neurophysiology and electromyography.
- Medicine Services and Procedures > Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
- Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
In simple words: This test checks how well your nerves send electrical signals. The doctor uses special stickers with electrodes to measure these signals in your arms or legs. This includes checking for F-waves if needed, and the doctor will give you a report explaining the results.
This CPT code encompasses the performance of motor and/or sensory nerve conduction studies utilizing a preconfigured electrode array.The procedure involves the assessment of amplitude and latency/velocity, encompassing an F-wave study if conducted.The service includes the physician's interpretation and generation of a comprehensive report detailing the findings.
Example 1: A patient presents with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.The physician orders a nerve conduction study of the median nerve in both wrists using a preconfigured array to assess nerve conduction velocity and amplitude for diagnostic purposes.The F-wave study is not performed., A patient with suspected ulnar neuropathy undergoes a nerve conduction study of the ulnar nerve in both arms using a preconfigured array. The F-wave study is included as part of the comprehensive assessment.The results are used to determine the severity and location of nerve damage., A patient with a history of diabetes and peripheral neuropathy presents for a nerve conduction study to assess both sensory and motor nerves in the lower extremities using preconfigured electrode arrays.The provider performs the tests and interprets the results, providing a detailed report including F-wave studies, to assess the extent of nerve damage and guide treatment.
* Detailed patient history including symptoms and medical history.* Physical examination findings relevant to the suspected neuropathy.* Nerve conduction study results including waveforms, latencies, amplitudes, and conduction velocities.* Interpretation and report by a physician or qualified healthcare professional.* Any images or additional data captured.
** This code describes the use of preconfigured electrode arrays, which are designed for faster and more efficient testing.The use of preconfigured arrays should be documented.
- Revenue Code: T2D (OTHER TESTS - OTHER)
- RVU: RVU data not available in source.Consult current Medicare fee schedule for payment rates and conversion factors.
- Global Days: Not applicable. This is a diagnostic test, not a surgical procedure with a global period.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Modifier TC may be appended if only the technical component is billed by the physician.If the technical component is provided by the hospital, the modifier TC should not be appended.
- Fee Schedule: Fee schedule information is not available in this source.Consult the AMA CPT codebook and payer-specific fee schedules for historical data.
- Specialties:Neurology, Electromyography, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient/Outpatient), Ambulatory Surgical Center, other locations as appropriate for diagnostic testing