AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 12 (December)
Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures, 95831 (Q&A) (December 1999)
December 1999 page 10a Coding Consultation Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedure, 95831 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report CPT code 95831 in addition to an Evaluation and Management service? AMA Comment CPT codes 95831 - 95834 identifies a test of muscle strength graded by examiner according to standardized grading scales. They describe manual testing based on numerical or verbal grading scales. If performed in addition to an Evaluation and Management Service, they may be reported separately. Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedure, 95831 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; December 1999 page 10a ...
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Article Overview
This article presents an AMA CPT Assistant coding consultation from December 1999 focused on neurology and neuromuscular procedures. It addresses general reporting considerations for a CPT muscle-strength testing code family when performed alongside evaluation and management services. The piece is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance and whether the article is relevant to CPT reporting questions in neurology.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article contains CPT guidance relevant to neurology-related testing and its relationship to evaluation and management services.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
A brief AMA coding consultation about reporting a neurology and neuromuscular procedure in the context of evaluation and management services.
What You Will Learn
- The general subject of the CPT coding consultation
- How the article frames reporting a neuromuscular testing service alongside evaluation and management
- The scope of the December 1999 AMA CPT Assistant discussion in neurology coding
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Compliance staff
- Neurology practice staff
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Code Ranges Discussed
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