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95836 Ecog impltd brn npgt <30 d

Medicine

Also known as: implanted electrode monitoring, intracranial EEG, iEEG

Electrocorticogram, from implanted brain electrodes; postoperative monitoring less than 30 days.

In Plain Language

monitoring with brain electrodes after surgery

Clinical Context

Monitoring of epileptic activity via surgically implanted electrodes during postoperative period. Guides seizure focus localization.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.93
Total RVU1.93

Est. Medicare Payment

$64.46

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 1.93, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

NeurosurgeryEpilepsy Specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 95836?

CPT 95836 (Ecog impltd brn npgt <30 d) is a Medicine code. Electrocorticogram, from implanted brain electrodes; postoperative monitoring less than 30 days.

Who uses CPT code 95836?

CPT 95836 is used by Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Specialists. Monitoring of epileptic activity via surgically implanted electrodes during postoperative period. Guides seizure focus localization.

When is CPT 95836 used?

Monitoring of epileptic activity via surgically implanted electrodes during postoperative period. Guides seizure focus localization.

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