95717 Eeg phys/qhp 2-12 hour without vid
Also known as: EEG review, EEG interpretation, EEG analysis
Electroencephalogram (EEG); physician or other qualified health care professional review and interpretation of recording; 2-12 hours duration without video recording.
In Plain Language
brain wave analysis; EEG report
Clinical Context
Professional interpretation of ambulatory EEG recording by physician. Includes formal report with clinical correlation and recommendations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Total RVU | 1.95 |
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 1.95, this code ranks in the 78th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95717?
CPT 95717 (Eeg phys/qhp 2-12 hour without vid) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalogram (EEG); physician or other qualified health care professional review and interpretation of recording; 2-12 hours duration without video recording.
Who uses CPT code 95717?
CPT 95717 is used by Neurology. Professional interpretation of ambulatory EEG recording by physician. Includes formal report with clinical correlation and recommendations.
When is CPT 95717 used?
Professional interpretation of ambulatory EEG recording by physician. Includes formal report with clinical correlation and recommendations.
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