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CPT 95824: Electroencephalogram for Brain Death Evaluation
CPT code 95824 represents an electroencephalogram (EEG) specifically performed for brain or cerebral death evaluation. This diagnostic neurophysiology procedure is critical in confirming absence of cerebral electrical activity in patients with severe brain injury or coma and has national significance for hospital-based critical care and end-of-life determinations. Payers commonly engaged in coverage and reimbursement for this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.
Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context for EEG testing in brain-death evaluation, typical sites of service (hospital inpatient and intensive care settings), and the payer landscape addressed in this publication. The report outlines benchmarks and coverage patterns where available, clarifies billing context for hospital-based diagnostic EEG services, and summarizes policy-relevant considerations for providers and health plans. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 95824 describes an electroencephalogram (EEG) performed for brain or cerebral death evaluation. The procedure uses small electrodes attached to the scalp to record the brain's electrical activity and is specifically conducted to assess brain function in the context of suspected brain death.
Service Type: Diagnostic neurophysiology testing (EEG for brain/cerebral death evaluation)
Typical Site of Service: Hospital inpatient, intensive care unit, or other acute care settings where brain-death evaluation is performed