95860 Needle emg 1 extremity
Also known as: EMG, needle EMG, electromyography
Needle electromyography; one extremity.
In Plain Language
muscle and nerve test
Clinical Context
Electrical recording of single muscle. Evaluates muscle and nerve function in extremities; detects denervation, myopathy, or neuromuscular junction disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.94 |
| Total RVU | 0.94 |
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 0.94, this code ranks in the 56th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95860?
CPT 95860 (Needle emg 1 extremity) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; one extremity.
Who uses CPT code 95860?
CPT 95860 is used by Neurology. Electrical recording of single muscle. Evaluates muscle and nerve function in extremities; detects denervation, myopathy, or neuromuscular junction disease.
When is CPT 95860 used?
Electrical recording of single muscle. Evaluates muscle and nerve function in extremities; detects denervation, myopathy, or neuromuscular junction disease.
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