Electrodiagnostic Medicine Code Revisions (July 2000)

Why This Topic Matters

Electrodiagnostic services are sensitive to small changes in descriptors and instructional notes, and this article summarizes the CPT 2000 updates that affect reporting and documentation for these studies. It helps readers understand the scope of the revised section and the related clinical areas covered by the update.

Article Sections

1. July 2000 pages 1-3

   Introductory material identifying the publication date and general scope of the code revision article.

2. Revisions to the Electrodiagnostic Medicine Section

   Overview of the revised electrodiagnostic medicine section and the broad types of descriptor and instructional-note changes discussed in the article.

3. Motor Nerve Conduction Studies

   General background on motor nerve conduction study concepts and the reporting elements discussed for this testing category.

4. F-Wave Studies

   General discussion of F-wave testing and the reporting considerations associated with this type of electrodiagnostic study.

5. Sensory Nerve Conduction Studies

   General background on sensory nerve conduction studies and the types of response measurements and documentation covered.

6. Clinical Vignettes

   Illustrative examples showing how the article presents electrodiagnostic scenarios alongside the related code discussion.