95868 Needle emg cranial nerve muscle bi
Also known as: cranial nerve EMG, bilateral facial EMG
Needle electromyography; cranial nerve innervated muscles; bilateral.
In Plain Language
bilateral head and neck muscle test
Clinical Context
Bilateral EMG of cranial nerve-innervated muscles. Used for symmetric facial paralysis or central lesions affecting multiple cranial nerves.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.15 |
| Total RVU | 1.15 |
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 1.15, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95868?
CPT 95868 (Needle emg cranial nerve muscle bi) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; cranial nerve innervated muscles; bilateral.
Who uses CPT code 95868?
CPT 95868 is used by Neurology, Otolaryngology. Bilateral EMG of cranial nerve-innervated muscles. Used for symmetric facial paralysis or central lesions affecting multiple cranial nerves.
When is CPT 95868 used?
Bilateral EMG of cranial nerve-innervated muscles. Used for symmetric facial paralysis or central lesions affecting multiple cranial nerves.
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