Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures (November 2006)

November 2006 page 23-end Medicine: Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures, 95922 (Q&A) Question Do all of the components listed in the code descriptor for 95922 have to be performed in order to report the code? If all the components are not performed, is it necessary to append a modifier? AMA Comment Code 95922, Testing of autonomic nervous system function; vasomotor adrenergic innervation (sympathetic adrenergic function), including beat-to-beat blood pressure and R-R interval changes during Valsalva maneuver and at least five minutes of passive tilt, requires both a passive tilt and the Valsalva maneuver. If only one of the components...

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Article Overview

This Q&A article from CPT Assistant addresses a neurology and neuromuscular procedures coding scenario and explains the general circumstances under which a modifier may be considered for incomplete performance of a reported service. It is relevant to coding professionals who work with neurologic diagnostic procedures and need to understand how the AMA frames reporting guidance for this topic.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and billing staff recognize how the AMA discusses reporting for a specific neurology procedure and when modifier use may come into play for incomplete services.

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  1. November 2006 page 23-end

    A brief Q&A article focused on a neurology and neuromuscular procedure coding question published in CPT Assistant.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s coding topic and procedural context.
  • How the AMA frames reporting questions for a neurology diagnostic service.
  • The general circumstances discussed for using a modifier when a service is not fully performed.
  • The role of CPT Assistant guidance for this procedure area.

Who Should Read This

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

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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