AMA CPT® Assistant - 2009 Issue 12 (December)
Special EEG Tests (December 2009)
December 2009 page 3 Coding Brief: Special EEG Tests How Do I Choose Between CPT Codes 95956 and 95953 ? This article provides clarification on how to code for two specialized EEG services—CPT codes 95956 and 95953 —specifically when provided in the physician office or free-standing facility. CPT code 95956 , Monitoring for localization of cerebral seizure focus by cable or radio, 16 or more channel telemetry, electroencephalographic (EEG) recording and interpretation, each 24 hours , is used to: report a diagnostic test that determines whether seizures are occurring; identify the types of seizures that are present; guide the treatment...
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Article Overview
This article is a coding brief about specialized EEG services and how they are discussed in physician office and free-standing facility settings. It is aimed at medical coders, billing staff, and neurology-related practices that need to understand the scope of the guidance for EEG monitoring and interpretation in the context of epilepsy evaluation and seizure assessment.
Why This Topic Matters
EEG service selection can affect accurate reporting, documentation alignment, and appropriate billing workflow for neurology and related diagnostic testing services. The article helps readers determine whether the premium content covers the type of EEG scenario they are working on before reviewing the full guidance.
Article Sections
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Coding Brief: Special EEG Tests
Introduces the topic and frames the coding discussion around specialized EEG services in office and facility environments.
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How Do I Choose Between CPT Codes 95956 and 95953?
Discusses the comparison of two CPT EEG services, including the general settings, workflow characteristics, and monitoring context addressed by the article.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic area covered by the coding brief
- The kinds of EEG service settings discussed in the article
- The scope of the comparison between the two CPT services
- The types of clinical and workflow context addressed by the guidance
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Neurology practices
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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