95938 Somatosensory testing
Also known as: SSEP bilateral, SSEP four limb, SEP testing
Somatosensory evoked potential testing of both the lower limbs and upper limbs with interpretation and report.
In Plain Language
full body nerve sensation test; spinal cord function test
Clinical Context
Comprehensive assessment of sensory pathway function in thoracic or cervical myelopathy; used during extensive spinal surgery to monitor bilateral sensory integrity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.84 |
| Total RVU | 0.84 |
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 0.84, this code ranks in the 53rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95938?
CPT 95938 (Somatosensory testing) is a Medicine code. Somatosensory evoked potential testing of both the lower limbs and upper limbs with interpretation and report.
Who uses CPT code 95938?
CPT 95938 is used by Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery. Comprehensive assessment of sensory pathway function in thoracic or cervical myelopathy; used during extensive spinal surgery to monitor bilateral sensory integrity.
When is CPT 95938 used?
Comprehensive assessment of sensory pathway function in thoracic or cervical myelopathy; used during extensive spinal surgery to monitor bilateral sensory integrity.
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