95869 Needle emg thrc paraspinal muscle
Medicine
Also known as: thoracic paraspinal EMG, back muscle EMG
Needle electromyography; thoracic paraspinal muscles; limited study.
Clinical Context
EMG of thoracic spinal muscles. Evaluates thoracic nerve root lesions, radiculopathy, or myopathy affecting spinal muscles.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 2.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$95.19
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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