95939 C motor evoked upper & lower limbs
Also known as: CMEP bilateral, MEP four limb, motor evoked potential
Cranial motor evoked potential testing of both upper and lower limbs to comprehensively assess bilateral motor pathway integrity.
In Plain Language
full body motor nerve test; brain-to-limb test
Clinical Context
Evaluates comprehensive motor pathway function during complex spinal or intracranial surgery; essential for extensive procedures requiring bilateral lower and upper limb motor monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.19 |
| Total RVU | 2.19 |
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 2.19, this code ranks in the 81st percentile among Medicine codes — 2.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95939?
CPT 95939 (C motor evoked upper & lower limbs) is a Medicine code. Cranial motor evoked potential testing of both upper and lower limbs to comprehensively assess bilateral motor pathway integrity.
Who uses CPT code 95939?
CPT 95939 is used by Neurology, Neurosurgery, Intraoperative Monitoring. Evaluates comprehensive motor pathway function during complex spinal or intracranial surgery; essential for extensive procedures requiring bilateral lower and upper limb motor monitoring.
When is CPT 95939 used?
Evaluates comprehensive motor pathway function during complex spinal or intracranial surgery; essential for extensive procedures requiring bilateral lower and upper limb motor monitoring.
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