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95830 Insert electrodes for eeg

Medicine

Also known as: sphenoidal electrode placement, sphenoid lead placement

Insertion by physician of sphenoidal electrodes for EEG recording.

Clinical Context

Placement of specialized electrodes into sphenoidal region for enhanced temporal lobe EEG recording. Used for presurgical temporal lobe evaluation.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.66
Practice Expense RVU19.68
Malpractice RVU0.14
Total RVU21.48

Est. Medicare Payment

$717.43

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

Specialties

NeurosurgeryNeurology

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