Nerve conduction studies – The more you do, the less you’ll earn in 2013 under CPT changes

Article Overview

This article explains how 2013 physician fee schedule changes affect reimbursement for nerve conduction studies and related electrodiagnostic services under CPT. It discusses the expected payment impact, the role of practice expense RVUs, concerns raised by a neuromuscular medicine organization, and broad considerations for physician practices reviewing documentation and claim reporting patterns. The piece is relevant to coders, practice managers, physiatrists, and other professionals involved in electrodiagnostic billing.