95865 Needle emg larynx
Also known as: laryngeal EMG, vocal cord EMG
Needle electromyography; larynx.
In Plain Language
voice box muscle test
Clinical Context
EMG of laryngeal muscles. Evaluates vocal cord paralysis, myasthenia gravis affecting larynx, or laryngeal dystonia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.53 |
| Total RVU | 1.53 |
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 1.53, this code ranks in the 70th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.0x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95865?
CPT 95865 (Needle emg larynx) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; larynx.
Who uses CPT code 95865?
CPT 95865 is used by Neurology, Otolaryngology. EMG of laryngeal muscles. Evaluates vocal cord paralysis, myasthenia gravis affecting larynx, or laryngeal dystonia.
When is CPT 95865 used?
EMG of laryngeal muscles. Evaluates vocal cord paralysis, myasthenia gravis affecting larynx, or laryngeal dystonia.
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