92653 Aep neurodiagnostic i & r
Also known as: neurodiagnostic AEP, brainstem AEP
Auditory evoked potential (AEP) testing for neurodiagnostic purposes including interpretation and reporting.
In Plain Language
nerve pathway hearing test; brainstem hearing assessment
Clinical Context
Assesses electrical activity along the auditory pathway from the cochlea to the brainstem, used to diagnose disorders affecting the auditory nerve and central auditory processing in multiple sclerosis, brainstem pathology, and retrocochlear lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.02 |
| Total RVU | 1.02 |
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 1.02, this code ranks in the 58th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92653?
CPT 92653 (Aep neurodiagnostic i & r) is a Medicine code. Auditory evoked potential (AEP) testing for neurodiagnostic purposes including interpretation and reporting.
Who uses CPT code 92653?
CPT 92653 is used by neurology, otolaryngology, audiology. Assesses electrical activity along the auditory pathway from the cochlea to the brainstem, used to diagnose disorders affecting the auditory nerve and central auditory processing in multiple sclerosis, brainstem pathology, and retrocochlear lesions.
When is CPT 92653 used?
Assesses electrical activity along the auditory pathway from the cochlea to the brainstem, used to diagnose disorders affecting the auditory nerve and central auditory processing in multiple sclerosis, brainstem pathology, and retrocochlear lesions.
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