95824 Eeg cerebral death only
Also known as: EEG for brain death, cerebral death EEG, flatline EEG
Electroencephalogram (EEG); cerebral death evaluation.
In Plain Language
brain death test
Clinical Context
EEG performed as part of determination of brain death. Must meet specific criteria including absence of electrical activity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.74 |
| Total RVU | 0.74 |
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 0.74, this code ranks in the 47th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95824?
CPT 95824 (Eeg cerebral death only) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalogram (EEG); cerebral death evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 95824?
CPT 95824 is used by Neurology, Critical Care. EEG performed as part of determination of brain death. Must meet specific criteria including absence of electrical activity.
When is CPT 95824 used?
EEG performed as part of determination of brain death. Must meet specific criteria including absence of electrical activity.
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