Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures (Q&A) (August 2018)

August 2018 page 10-end Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Question: Is code 95907 the most appropriate code to report a pain fiber nerve conduction study (pf-NCS) that assesses "pain nerve fibers?" Answer: No, a pf-NCS is typically performed with a current perception threshold device and should be reported with code 95999, Unlisted neurological or neuromuscular diagnostic procedure, regardless of the number of tests performed at the same session. The typical devices used for this service do not measure the latency and amplitude of the nerve test, the latency and amplitude of the nerve action potential, or the compound...

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Article Overview

This article reviews a neurology and neuromuscular procedures coding question from August 2018. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who work with nerve conduction and related diagnostic procedures, and it explains the broad reporting considerations discussed for this type of service using CPT guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to questions about neurology diagnostic procedure coding and unlisted procedure reporting in a nerve conduction study context.

Article Sections

  1. August 2018 page 10-end

    A short question-and-answer discussion focused on a neurology and neuromuscular diagnostic procedure coding issue. The section addresses the general reporting framework referenced in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • The general coding topic addressed in the Q&A article
  • How the article frames reporting for a specific neurology diagnostic procedure
  • Which CPT coding area the discussion relates to
  • When an unlisted procedure code category is part of the discussion

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing professionals
  • Coding auditors
  • Neurology practice staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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