95822 Eeg coma or sleep only
Also known as: coma EEG, sleep EEG
Electroencephalogram (EEG); coma only or sleep only.
In Plain Language
brain wave test during unconsciousness or sleep
Clinical Context
EEG performed during coma (brain death determination) or sleep only state. Used for prognostication, seizure detection, or consciousness assessment.
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 95822?
CPT 95822 (Eeg coma or sleep only) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalogram (EEG); coma only or sleep only.
Who uses CPT code 95822?
CPT 95822 is used by Neurology, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine. EEG performed during coma (brain death determination) or sleep only state. Used for prognostication, seizure detection, or consciousness assessment.
When is CPT 95822 used?
EEG performed during coma (brain death determination) or sleep only state. Used for prognostication, seizure detection, or consciousness assessment.
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