95885 Muscle tst done with nerve tst lim
Also known as: cranial nerve limited EMG, focal EMG
Needle electromyography; muscle(s) innervated by cranial nerves; limited study, single extremity.
In Plain Language
targeted head and neck muscle test
Clinical Context
Limited EMG of cranial nerve-innervated muscles in single location. Evaluates focal facial, pharyngeal, or tongue weakness.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.34 |
| Total RVU | 0.34 |
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 0.34, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Medicine codes — 2.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95885?
CPT 95885 (Muscle tst done with nerve tst lim) is a Medicine code. Needle electromyography; muscle(s) innervated by cranial nerves; limited study, single extremity.
Who uses CPT code 95885?
CPT 95885 is used by Neurology. Limited EMG of cranial nerve-innervated muscles in single location. Evaluates focal facial, pharyngeal, or tongue weakness.
When is CPT 95885 used?
Limited EMG of cranial nerve-innervated muscles in single location. Evaluates focal facial, pharyngeal, or tongue weakness.
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