95872 Needle emg single fiber eltrd
Also known as: single fiber EMG, SFEMG
Needle electromyography; single fiber electrode examination.
In Plain Language
sensitive muscle test
Clinical Context
Specialized EMG using single-fiber electrode to detect neuromuscular junction disorders. Highly sensitive for myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.81 |
| Total RVU | 2.81 |
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 2.81, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95872?
CPT 95872 (Needle emg single fiber eltrd) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; single fiber electrode examination.
Who uses CPT code 95872?
CPT 95872 is used by Neurology. Specialized EMG using single-fiber electrode to detect neuromuscular junction disorders. Highly sensitive for myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
When is CPT 95872 used?
Specialized EMG using single-fiber electrode to detect neuromuscular junction disorders. Highly sensitive for myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
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