95927 Somatosensory testing
Also known as: SSEP upper, SEP testing
Somatosensory evoked potential testing of the upper limbs performed to assess sensory nerve function and spinal cord pathway integrity.
In Plain Language
nerve sensation test; spinal cord function test
Clinical Context
Used to evaluate sensory pathway dysfunction in cases of myelopathy, radiculopathy, or suspected spinal cord injury; monitors sensory pathway integrity during spine surgery.
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 95927?
CPT 95927 (Somatosensory testing) is a Medicine code. Somatosensory evoked potential testing of the upper limbs performed to assess sensory nerve function and spinal cord pathway integrity.
Who uses CPT code 95927?
CPT 95927 is used by Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery. Used to evaluate sensory pathway dysfunction in cases of myelopathy, radiculopathy, or suspected spinal cord injury; monitors sensory pathway integrity during spine surgery.
When is CPT 95927 used?
Used to evaluate sensory pathway dysfunction in cases of myelopathy, radiculopathy, or suspected spinal cord injury; monitors sensory pathway integrity during spine surgery.
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