AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 4 (April)
Coding Brief: Intraoperative Neurophysiology (April 2014)
April 2014 page 5 Coding Brief: Intraoperative Neurophysiology In the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ® ) 2014 code set, several revisions were made in the Intraoperative Neurophysiology subsection of the CPT ® 2014 code set. Intraoperative Neurophysiology Codes 95940 , 95941 describe ongoing neurophysiologic monitoring, testing, and data interpretation distinct from performance of specific type(s) of baseline neurophysiologic study(s) performed during surgical procedures. When the service is performed by the surgeon or anesthesiologist, the professional services are included in the surgeon's or anesthesiologist's primary service code(s) for the procedure and are not reported separately. Recording and testing may be performed...
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Article Overview
This coding brief explains April 2014 guidance for the CPT intraoperative neurophysiology subsection, with emphasis on how the 2014 code set changed and how the related monitoring services are presented. It is intended for coding professionals, billers, auditors, and clinicians who need a high-level understanding of the topic and the types of reporting guidance discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate understanding of this update helps readers recognize the scope of the CPT intraoperative neurophysiology subsection and the kinds of monitoring scenarios addressed in the 2014 guidance.
Article Sections
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Coding Brief: Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Introduces the CPT 2014 intraoperative neurophysiology subsection and the general focus of the brief.
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Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Summarizes the monitoring services discussed in the article and the broader reporting context for these procedures.
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New Guidelines
Presents the updated CPT 2014 guidance for time-based reporting, monitoring settings, and related service distinctions.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the CPT intraoperative neurophysiology subsection discussed in April 2014
- The general types of monitoring and time-based guidance addressed in the update
- How the article frames reporting distinctions for related intraoperative services
- The kinds of documentation and operational considerations highlighted for monitoring services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Neurophysiology professionals
- Surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
Codes Discussed
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