95929 C motor evoked lower limbs
Also known as: CMEP lower limbs, MEP lower, motor evoked potential
Cranial motor evoked potential testing of the lower limbs to assess motor pathway integrity from the brain to the legs.
In Plain Language
brain-to-leg nerve test; motor pathway test
Clinical Context
Evaluates motor tract function in lumbar or thoracic myelopathy, assesses lower extremity motor pathway integrity during spinal or intracranial surgery.
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 95929?
CPT 95929 (C motor evoked lower limbs) is a Medicine code. Cranial motor evoked potential testing of the lower limbs to assess motor pathway integrity from the brain to the legs.
Who uses CPT code 95929?
CPT 95929 is used by Neurology, Neurosurgery, Intraoperative Monitoring. Evaluates motor tract function in lumbar or thoracic myelopathy, assesses lower extremity motor pathway integrity during spinal or intracranial surgery.
When is CPT 95929 used?
Evaluates motor tract function in lumbar or thoracic myelopathy, assesses lower extremity motor pathway integrity during spinal or intracranial surgery.
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