95830 Insert electrodes for eeg
Also known as: sphenoidal electrode placement, sphenoid lead placement
Insertion by physician of sphenoidal electrodes for EEG recording.
In Plain Language
electrode placement for brain monitoring
Clinical Context
Placement of specialized electrodes into sphenoidal region for enhanced temporal lobe EEG recording. Used for presurgical temporal lobe evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.66 |
| Total RVU | 1.66 |
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 1.66, this code ranks in the 72nd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95830?
CPT 95830 (Insert electrodes for eeg) is a Medicine code. Insertion by physician of sphenoidal electrodes for EEG recording.
Who uses CPT code 95830?
CPT 95830 is used by Neurosurgery, Neurology. Placement of specialized electrodes into sphenoidal region for enhanced temporal lobe EEG recording. Used for presurgical temporal lobe evaluation.
When is CPT 95830 used?
Placement of specialized electrodes into sphenoidal region for enhanced temporal lobe EEG recording. Used for presurgical temporal lobe evaluation.
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