Surgery: Intraoperative Neurophysiology Monitoring: Bill New Codes 95940-95941 Correctly

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because it highlights a coding change that can affect whether a claim is payable or denied when IONM is reported with surgery. It is relevant to practices that historically billed monitoring services in a way that may not align with the revised CPT terminology.

Article Sections

1. Background

   Introduces the coding context for intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring and notes prior code use before the CPT update.

2. Issue

   Focuses on the terminology change in the new monitoring codes and why that change affects reporting relationships.

3. Determine Your IOM Recourse

   Discusses the practical implications of the revised monitoring terminology for claim reporting and billing setup.

4. Impact

   Summarizes the broader billing effect on certain specialties and payer scenarios after the code change.