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95874 Guide nerve destr needle emg

Medicine

Also known as: nerve destruction electrode placement, ablation electrode placement

Electrodes insertion for nerve destruction procedures; multiple electrodes; needle electromyography, stimulation, monitoring.

In Plain Language

electrode placement for nerve treatment

Clinical Context

Placement of multiple electrodes for therapeutic nerve destruction. Provides broader pain relief in complex pain syndromes.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.36
Total RVU0.36

Est. Medicare Payment

$12.02

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

Pain ManagementNeurology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 95874?

CPT 95874 (Guide nerve destr needle emg) is a Medicine code. Electrodes insertion for nerve destruction procedures; multiple electrodes; needle electromyography, stimulation, monitoring.

Who uses CPT code 95874?

CPT 95874 is used by Pain Management, Neurology. Placement of multiple electrodes for therapeutic nerve destruction. Provides broader pain relief in complex pain syndromes.

When is CPT 95874 used?

Placement of multiple electrodes for therapeutic nerve destruction. Provides broader pain relief in complex pain syndromes.

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