95870 Needle emg lmtd std muscle 1 xtr
Also known as: limited EMG, targeted EMG
Needle electromyography; limited study; single extremity.
In Plain Language
focused muscle and nerve test
Clinical Context
Focused single-extremity EMG with limited number of muscles sampled. Used for focal nerve or root lesions.
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 95870?
CPT 95870 (Needle emg lmtd std muscle 1 xtr) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; limited study; single extremity.
Who uses CPT code 95870?
CPT 95870 is used by Neurology. Focused single-extremity EMG with limited number of muscles sampled. Used for focal nerve or root lesions.
When is CPT 95870 used?
Focused single-extremity EMG with limited number of muscles sampled. Used for focal nerve or root lesions.
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