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95870 Needle emg lmtd std muscle 1 xtr

Medicine

Also known as: limited EMG, targeted EMG

Needle electromyography; limited study; single extremity.

Clinical Context

Focused single-extremity EMG with limited number of muscles sampled. Used for focal nerve or root lesions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.36
Practice Expense RVU2.20
Malpractice RVU0.03
Total RVU2.59

Est. Medicare Payment

$86.51

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Neurology

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