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CPT 95905: Motor and Sensory Nerve Conduction Studies
CPT code 95905 represents motor and/or sensory nerve conduction studies performed with a preconfigured electrode array, often including an F–wave study and requiring provider interpretation and a formal report. These electrodiagnostic tests are central to diagnosing peripheral neuropathies, entrapment neuropathies, and other neuromuscular disorders, and they inform clinical management and eligibility for interventions. Nationally, accurate coding and documentation for 95905 affect clinical workflows, utilization tracking, and payment consistency across payers.
Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical context for nerve conduction studies, typical sites of service, and the elements required for reporting. The publication outlines common modifier usage and payer coverage patterns where available, national benchmarking considerations, and recent policy clarifications that affect coding and claims processing. Practical takeaways include what constitutes the service, billing expectations for inclusion of F–wave studies, and items commonly audited on claims for electrodiagnostic testing. Data not available in the input will be noted where relevant.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 95905 describes motor and/or sensory nerve conduction studies performed using a preconfigured electrode array. These diagnostic procedures evaluate the electrical conduction and functional integrity of peripheral motor and sensory nerves. The code specifically includes an F–wave study when performed and requires the provider's interpretation and report.
Service type: Electrodiagnostic diagnostic testing (nerve conduction studies)
Typical site of service: Outpatient clinic, neurology or physiatry clinic, or hospital outpatient department