AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 1 (January)
Medicine (January 2002)
January 2002 page 11d Coding Consultation Medicine, 95864, 95999 (Q&A) Question We are performing both needle and surface electromyography (EMG). Can we report code 95864 for the needle EMG and 95864-52 for the surface EMG? Both procedures are separately interpreted and a report of each test is dictated. AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, surface electromyography should be reported using code 95999, Unlisted neurological or neuromuscular diagnostic procedure, since there is not a specific CPT code to describe this test. It would not be appropriate to report code 95864 with modifier -52, Reduced services, appended since this...
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Article Overview
This article presents a CPT coding consultation from January 2002 focused on electromyography reporting. It is intended for coders, billers, and other revenue cycle staff who need to understand the general coding topic, the code set involved, and the type of AMA guidance provided in the Q&A format.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it clarifies a specific coding interpretation for a diagnostic neuromuscular testing scenario and highlights how CPT guidance is applied in a consultation setting.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
A brief Q&A consultation on electromyography reporting under CPT, including an AMA comment about the coding perspective for the services discussed.
What You Will Learn
- The coding topic addressed in the consultation
- That the article is a CPT-based Q&A on electromyography reporting
- How the AMA commentary frames the general coding issue presented in the question
- The type of guidance available for this diagnostic testing scenario
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physician practices
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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