92542 Positional nystagmus test
Also known as: positional test, position vertigo test
Positional nystagmus test with interpretation; assessment of eye movements induced by position changes.
In Plain Language
dizziness with position change test
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo through observation of eye movements with specific head positioning maneuvers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.47 |
| Total RVU | 0.47 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.47, this code ranks in the 30th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92542?
CPT 92542 (Positional nystagmus test) is a Medicine code. Positional nystagmus test with interpretation; assessment of eye movements induced by position changes.
Who uses CPT code 92542?
CPT 92542 is used by Otolaryngology, Neurology. Used to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo through observation of eye movements with specific head positioning maneuvers.
When is CPT 92542 used?
Used to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo through observation of eye movements with specific head positioning maneuvers.
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