95816 Eeg awake and drowsy
Also known as: routine EEG, awake and drowsy EEG
Electroencephalogram (EEG); including reporting; awake and drowsy.
In Plain Language
brain wave test while awake and sleepy
Clinical Context
EEG recorded during waking and drowsy states. Increases likelihood of detecting epileptiform abnormalities, particularly in absence seizures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.05 |
| Total RVU | 1.05 |
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 1.05, this code ranks in the 59th 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 95816?
CPT 95816 (Eeg awake and drowsy) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalogram (EEG); including reporting; awake and drowsy.
Who uses CPT code 95816?
CPT 95816 is used by Neurology, Primary Care. EEG recorded during waking and drowsy states. Increases likelihood of detecting epileptiform abnormalities, particularly in absence seizures.
When is CPT 95816 used?
EEG recorded during waking and drowsy states. Increases likelihood of detecting epileptiform abnormalities, particularly in absence seizures.
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