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95872 Needle emg single fiber eltrd

Medicine

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 RVU2.81
Total RVU2.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$93.85

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

Neurology

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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