title: Coding and reimbursement of electrodiagnostic studies.
abstract: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for electrodiagnostic procedures include codes for nerve conduction studies, nerve tests with preconfigured arrays, reflex tests, electromyography (EMG), and chemodenervation procedures. The codes are updated yearly. For 2012, there are new EMG codes to be used when the patient also receives nerve conduction studies on the same date. Coding for bilateral chemodenervation procedures has also been clarified. The CPT codes for neurologic procedures are not defined to include consultation or other evaluation and management services. When appropriate, codes for these services and skills may be submitted along with the codes for any neurologic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurology, Division of Medicine, UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. nab@neuroguide.com
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Busis
mesh_terms: D059019:Clinical Coding; D039702:Current Procedural Terminology; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans