Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures (July 2007)

July 2007 page 15-end Coding Communication:Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures Question If a nerve conduction study of the median sensory nerve to the first digit and the median palmar mixed nerve is performed, is it appropriate to report CPT code 95904 twice? AMA Comment CPT code 95904, Nerve conduction, amplitude and latency/velocity study, each nerve; sensory, identifies a specific nerve's ability to conduct electrical signals within the nervous system. The testing can be performed for different parts of a specific nerve (ie, different segments of a given nerve) to identify local pathological responses, if they exist. CPT code 95904...

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This article presents a neurology and neuromuscular procedure coding question-and-answer from CPT Assistant focused on nerve conduction study reporting under CPT. It is intended for coders and billing staff who work with electrodiagnostic services and need to understand how the article frames CPT guidance for studies involving related nerve segments. The content centers on CPT terminology, related appendix references, and the reporting context discussed by the AMA.

Why This Topic Matters

Electrodiagnostic services can involve closely related nerve branches and segments, so clear CPT guidance helps coding staff interpret how the service is discussed in the source material and align documentation review with current CPT references.

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  1. Coding Communication: Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures

    A coding question and AMA commentary related to neurology and neuromuscular procedure reporting. The section discusses nerve conduction study context and references CPT materials relevant to the topic.

What You Will Learn

  • The general CPT context for neurology and neuromuscular procedure reporting
  • How the article frames a nerve conduction study question
  • Which CPT reference materials are mentioned in connection with the topic
  • The broader subject matter covered by the AMA commentary

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Neurology practice administrators
  • Electrodiagnostic service coders

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