95875 Limb exercise test
Also known as: ischemic exercise test, forearm ischemic test
Ischemic limb exercise test with serial specimen collection for lactic acid and ammonia measurement.
In Plain Language
exercise test for muscle disorders
Clinical Context
Exercise test under ischemic conditions to assess metabolic abnormalities in myopathy or mitochondrial disorders. Detects abnormal lactate or ammonia response.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.07 |
| Total RVU | 1.07 |
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 1.07, this code ranks in the 59th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95875?
CPT 95875 (Limb exercise test) is a Medicine code. Ischemic limb exercise test with serial specimen collection for lactic acid and ammonia measurement.
Who uses CPT code 95875?
CPT 95875 is used by Neurology. Exercise test under ischemic conditions to assess metabolic abnormalities in myopathy or mitochondrial disorders. Detects abnormal lactate or ammonia response.
When is CPT 95875 used?
Exercise test under ischemic conditions to assess metabolic abnormalities in myopathy or mitochondrial disorders. Detects abnormal lactate or ammonia response.
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