2025 CPT code 95910
Nerve conduction studies; 7-8 studies.
Modifiers such as 26 (professional component), TC (technical component), and others can be applied as appropriate.
Medical necessity must be established for nerve conduction studies. The documentation should clearly demonstrate that the test is necessary to evaluate a specific neurological symptom or condition, such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain. The expected outcome of the test should be documented, including how the results will influence the patient's treatment plan.
The physician or other qualified healthcare professional is responsible for the complete procedure, from electrode placement and parameter adjustment to real-time waveform review, interpretation of results, and report generation. They must ensure accurate electrode placement over the targeted nerves and muscles, minimize artifacts, and correctly interpret the test data in the context of the patient's clinical presentation.
In simple words: This test measures how well your nerves can send electrical signals.Small sensors are placed on your skin, some to send tiny, safe electrical pulses and others to record them. This helps the doctor figure out how fast and strong the signals travel along your nerves, which can help diagnose nerve problems.This code is used when the doctor performs 7 or 8 of these tests on different nerves.
This code represents a procedure where 7-8 distinct nerve conduction studies are performed on a patient. A single study can be a sensory conduction test, a motor conduction test (with or without F-wave), or an H-reflex test.Stimulating, recording, and ground electrodes are individually placed, and the test design is tailored to the patient's anatomy.The stimulating electrode is positioned directly over the nerve, and parameters are adjusted to avoid stimulating unintended nerves or branches. Motor recordings are taken from electrodes placed over the specific muscle's motor point, and sensory recordings are taken from electrodes placed directly over the nerve. Waveforms are reviewed in real time, and techniques are adjusted as needed. Reports are generated on-site and include interpretation of results, calculations of nerve conduction velocities, and physician interpretation.
Example 1: A patient presents with numbness and tingling in their hand and forearm.To assess for carpal tunnel syndrome and/or ulnar neuropathy, the physician performs nerve conduction studies on 7-8 nerves in the affected arm., A patient with diabetes experiences foot drop. Nerve conduction studies of 7-8 nerves in the leg are conducted to evaluate for peripheral neuropathy., Following a traumatic injury to the arm, nerve conduction studies are performed on 7-8 nerves to assess for nerve damage and guide treatment decisions.
Documentation should include the patient's relevant medical history, the reason for the nerve conduction study, the specific nerves tested, the findings of the study (including latencies, amplitudes, and conduction velocities), the interpretation of the results, and any associated diagnoses. Any technical challenges encountered during the study and how they were addressed should also be documented.
- Specialties:Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Independent Clinic