AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 7 (July)
Medicine Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures (July 2001)
July 2001 page 11c Coding Consultation Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures, Medicine, 95934 (Q&A) Question If my physician performs an H-reflex study of the gastronemius muscles of both legs, should we report code 95934 once or twice? AMA Comment CPT code 95934 represents a unilateral procedure, and is intended to be reported per study. When a bilateral H-reflex study is performed, the entire procedure must be repeated, thus increasing the time and effort of the examiner. A bilateral H-reflex study of the gastronemius muscle would be reported by appending modifier -50, Bilateral procedure, to code 95934 . Neurology and Neuromuscular...
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Article Overview
This short CPT coding Q&A from AMA CPT Assistant addresses a neurology and neuromuscular procedure question in the Medicine section. It is relevant to coders, auditors, and billing staff who need to understand how the article frames reporting for a bilateral study and the modifier guidance discussed by the AMA.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article contains practical CPT guidance on a specific neurology/neuromuscular procedure and bilateral reporting.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a coding question about a neurology and neuromuscular study.
- The general reporting issue discussed for a bilateral procedure in this CPT context.
- Which code set and modifier are the focus of the AMA comment.
- The type of guidance provided in a CPT Assistant Q&A format.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance auditors
- Neurology practice administrators
- Physician documentation staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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