95926 Somatosensory testing
Also known as: somatosensory testing, sensory testing
Somatosensory testing; upper limbs.
In Plain Language
arm and hand sensation test
Clinical Context
Objective testing of sensory pathways in upper extremities. Evaluates small fiber neuropathy, dorsal column disease, or cervical pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.53 |
| Total RVU | 0.53 |
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 0.53, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95926?
CPT 95926 (Somatosensory testing) is a Medicine code. Somatosensory testing; upper limbs.
Who uses CPT code 95926?
CPT 95926 is used by Neurology. Objective testing of sensory pathways in upper extremities. Evaluates small fiber neuropathy, dorsal column disease, or cervical pathology.
When is CPT 95926 used?
Objective testing of sensory pathways in upper extremities. Evaluates small fiber neuropathy, dorsal column disease, or cervical pathology.
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