Autonomic Nerve Function (December 2008)

December 2008 page 4 Coding Clarification:Autonomic Nerve Function The following coding clarification is provided as a result of the Relative Value Update Committee's (RUC) Five-Year Review Identification Workgroup process. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the RUC identified code 95922 through a high volume growth screen. A rapid change in reporting suggested that there may be issues with reporting the code appropriately. The necessary components for reporting code 95922 are described below. This article clarifies the intent of the code, describes inclusive components, and will aid in appropriate reporting. 95922Testing of autonomic nervous system function; vasomotor...

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Article Overview

This article explains a CPT coding clarification related to autonomic nervous system function testing and the reporting context behind it. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and clinicians who work with neurologic diagnostic testing and need to understand the general components and documentation themes discussed by CMS and the RUC review process. The article focuses on how the procedure is framed, the broad elements involved, and equipment considerations.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the full article is relevant to autonomic testing documentation and CPT reporting discussions, especially where CMS and RUC review activity is involved.

Article Sections

  1. December 2008 page 4

    Introductory coding clarification material for autonomic nerve function testing, including the review context from CMS and the RUC. The section outlines the general purpose of the clarification and the broad reporting themes addressed in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • The general coding context for autonomic nervous system function testing
  • Why the article was issued as a clarification
  • The broad procedural elements discussed for reporting purposes
  • Equipment and documentation themes associated with the topic

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Neurology practices
  • Diagnostic testing laboratories

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 95922

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