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95829 Surgery electrocorticogram

Medicine

Also known as: electrocorticography, intraoperative ECoG, ECoG

Electrocorticogram at time of surgery or procedure; includes baseline recording and simple waveform analysis.

Clinical Context

Direct cortical recording during brain surgery. Maps eloquent cortex, identifies seizure foci, and guides surgical approach.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.05
Practice Expense RVU52.61
Malpractice RVU0.42
Total RVU59.08

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,973.27

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryEpilepsy Specialists

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