95869 Needle emg thrc paraspinal muscle
Also known as: thoracic paraspinal EMG, back muscle EMG
Needle electromyography; thoracic paraspinal muscles; limited study.
In Plain Language
back muscle test
Clinical Context
EMG of thoracic spinal muscles. Evaluates thoracic nerve root lesions, radiculopathy, or myopathy affecting spinal muscles.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 0.36 |
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 0.36, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.2x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95869?
CPT 95869 (Needle emg thrc paraspinal muscle) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; thoracic paraspinal muscles; limited study.
Who uses CPT code 95869?
CPT 95869 is used by Neurology, Orthopedics. EMG of thoracic spinal muscles. Evaluates thoracic nerve root lesions, radiculopathy, or myopathy affecting spinal muscles.
When is CPT 95869 used?
EMG of thoracic spinal muscles. Evaluates thoracic nerve root lesions, radiculopathy, or myopathy affecting spinal muscles.
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