95819 Eeg awake and asleep
Also known as: routine EEG, awake and sleep EEG
Electroencephalogram (EEG); including reporting; awake and asleep.
In Plain Language
brain wave test while awake and asleep
Clinical Context
EEG recorded during waking and sleep states. Standard EEG providing maximum diagnostic yield for detecting abnormalities.
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 95819?
CPT 95819 (Eeg awake and asleep) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalogram (EEG); including reporting; awake and asleep.
Who uses CPT code 95819?
CPT 95819 is used by Neurology, Primary Care, Sleep Medicine. EEG recorded during waking and sleep states. Standard EEG providing maximum diagnostic yield for detecting abnormalities.
When is CPT 95819 used?
EEG recorded during waking and sleep states. Standard EEG providing maximum diagnostic yield for detecting abnormalities.
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