95928 C motor evoked uppr limbs
Also known as: CMEP upper limbs, MEP upper, motor evoked potential
Cranial motor evoked potential testing of the upper limbs to assess motor pathway integrity from the brain to the arms.
In Plain Language
brain-to-arm nerve test; motor pathway test
Clinical Context
Evaluates motor tract function in cervical myelopathy, spinal cord disorders, or during neurosurgical procedures affecting upper extremity motor control.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.46 |
| Total RVU | 1.46 |
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 1.46, this code ranks in the 68th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95928?
CPT 95928 (C motor evoked uppr limbs) is a Medicine code. Cranial motor evoked potential testing of the upper limbs to assess motor pathway integrity from the brain to the arms.
Who uses CPT code 95928?
CPT 95928 is used by Neurology, Neurosurgery, Intraoperative Monitoring. Evaluates motor tract function in cervical myelopathy, spinal cord disorders, or during neurosurgical procedures affecting upper extremity motor control.
When is CPT 95928 used?
Evaluates motor tract function in cervical myelopathy, spinal cord disorders, or during neurosurgical procedures affecting upper extremity motor control.
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