Quick coding chart: Neurostimulator analysis — 95970-95972

Why This Topic Matters

Neurostimulator procedures involve specialized device services that are affected by descriptor updates, payment indicators, and edit policies. This reference helps coding and reimbursement teams stay current on the administrative information tied to these services.

Article Sections

1. Overview

   Introduces the chart and notes that the neurostimulator analysis and programming descriptors were updated in 2019.

2. Code chart

   Summarizes the neurostimulator service categories covered in the chart and presents the associated payment-related reference information.

3. Medicare payment indicators and RVUs — physician fee schedule 2019

   Lists Medicare physician fee schedule indicators and relative value unit information for the neurostimulator services discussed in the chart.

4. Medically unlikely edits, Jan. 1, 2019

   Provides edit-related administrative information associated with the neurostimulator services for the stated date.

5. Coder’s notes

   Offers general coding guidance and operational notes about analysis and programming of implanted neurostimulator systems.