95829 Surgery electrocorticogram
Also known as: electrocorticography, intraoperative ECoG, ECoG
Electrocorticogram at time of surgery or procedure; includes baseline recording and simple waveform analysis.
In Plain Language
brain wave monitor during surgery
Clinical Context
Direct cortical recording during brain surgery. Maps eloquent cortex, identifies seizure foci, and guides surgical approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.05 |
| Total RVU | 6.05 |
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 6.05, this code ranks in the 93rd percentile among Medicine codes — 7.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95829?
CPT 95829 (Surgery electrocorticogram) is a Medicine code. Electrocorticogram at time of surgery or procedure; includes baseline recording and simple waveform analysis.
Who uses CPT code 95829?
CPT 95829 is used by Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Specialists. Direct cortical recording during brain surgery. Maps eloquent cortex, identifies seizure foci, and guides surgical approach.
When is CPT 95829 used?
Direct cortical recording during brain surgery. Maps eloquent cortex, identifies seizure foci, and guides surgical approach.
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