95873 Guide nerve destr elec stim
Also known as: nerve destruction electrode placement, ablation electrode
Electrodes insertion for nerve destruction procedures; single electrode; includes electrostimulation and monitoring.
In Plain Language
electrode placement for nerve treatment
Clinical Context
Placement of electrode for therapeutic nerve destruction (radiofrequency ablation or chemical ablation). Used for chronic pain management.
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 95873?
CPT 95873 (Guide nerve destr elec stim) is a Medicine code. Electrodes insertion for nerve destruction procedures; single electrode; includes electrostimulation and monitoring.
Who uses CPT code 95873?
CPT 95873 is used by Pain Management, Neurology. Placement of electrode for therapeutic nerve destruction (radiofrequency ablation or chemical ablation). Used for chronic pain management.
When is CPT 95873 used?
Placement of electrode for therapeutic nerve destruction (radiofrequency ablation or chemical ablation). Used for chronic pain management.
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