Medicine: Needle Electromyography and Intraoperative Neurophysiology (June 2005)

June 2005 page 9a Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Needle Electromyography, 95920, 95870, 95861 (Q&A) Question When performing intraoperative monitoring for a pedicle screw surgery, how would I report stimulating the screw and checking for a motor nerve response? AMA Comment CPT code 95920, Intraoperative neurophysiology testing, per hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure), should be reported for every hour spent monitoring in the operating room once the baseline test is completed. For pedicle screw stimulation, the individual performing the intraoperative electrophysiologic monitoring is usually evaluating free-run and triggered electromyography (the triggered electromyography is when...

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Article Overview

This article presents a coding consultation in the CPT Assistant focused on intraoperative neurophysiology and needle electromyography during pedicle screw surgery. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical documentation teams working with intraoperative monitoring and electromyography services. The article addresses the general reporting approach for monitoring time and electromyography services in this surgical context.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the article addresses intraoperative monitoring and electromyography coding questions tied to operating-room procedures and CPT guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A brief coding Q&A presentation on intraoperative monitoring and electromyography in a surgical setting. The section centers on reporting considerations discussed in the consultation format.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic areas covered in a coding consultation on intraoperative neurophysiology.
  • How the article frames needle electromyography in the context of surgical monitoring.
  • What kinds of reporting issues are discussed for intraoperative operating-room services.
  • Questions addressed by a CPT Assistant Q&A format.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Neurophysiology service providers

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