95861 Needle emg 2 extremities
Also known as: EMG, needle EMG, bilateral EMG
Needle electromyography; two extremities.
In Plain Language
muscle and nerve test
Clinical Context
Bilateral extremity EMG. Used for systemic neuromuscular disorders, polyneuropathies, or generalized myopathies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.50 |
| Total RVU | 1.50 |
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 1.50, this code ranks in the 70th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95861?
CPT 95861 (Needle emg 2 extremities) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; two extremities.
Who uses CPT code 95861?
CPT 95861 is used by Neurology. Bilateral extremity EMG. Used for systemic neuromuscular disorders, polyneuropathies, or generalized myopathies.
When is CPT 95861 used?
Bilateral extremity EMG. Used for systemic neuromuscular disorders, polyneuropathies, or generalized myopathies.
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