95940 Ionm in operatng room 15 minutes
Also known as: IONM, intraop monitoring, real-time neuromonitoring
Intraoperative neuromonitoring performed in the operating room with initial 15 minute increment.
In Plain Language
operating room nerve monitoring; live nerve testing during surgery
Clinical Context
Monitoring of neural structures during surgery to prevent iatrogenic injury; used during spine, brain, vascular, and orthopedic procedures to provide real-time feedback.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.60 |
| Total RVU | 0.60 |
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 0.60, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95940?
CPT 95940 (Ionm in operatng room 15 minutes) is a Medicine code. Intraoperative neuromonitoring performed in the operating room with initial 15 minute increment.
Who uses CPT code 95940?
CPT 95940 is used by Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. Monitoring of neural structures during surgery to prevent iatrogenic injury; used during spine, brain, vascular, and orthopedic procedures to provide real-time feedback.
When is CPT 95940 used?
Monitoring of neural structures during surgery to prevent iatrogenic injury; used during spine, brain, vascular, and orthopedic procedures to provide real-time feedback.
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