95954 Eeg monitoring/giving drugs
Also known as: EEG with meds, activation EEG, drug-induced EEG
Electroencephalography monitoring during diagnostic drug administration or seizure provocation testing with interpretation.
In Plain Language
brain wave test during medication; seizure trigger test
Clinical Context
Diagnostic electroencephalography performed during medication administration or activation procedures to detect epileptiform activity that may not be apparent on routine EEG.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.39 |
| Total RVU | 2.39 |
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 2.39, this code ranks in the 82nd percentile among Medicine codes — 3.1x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95954?
CPT 95954 (Eeg monitoring/giving drugs) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalography monitoring during diagnostic drug administration or seizure provocation testing with interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 95954?
CPT 95954 is used by Neurology, Epilepsy, Neurocritical Care. Diagnostic electroencephalography performed during medication administration or activation procedures to detect epileptiform activity that may not be apparent on routine EEG.
When is CPT 95954 used?
Diagnostic electroencephalography performed during medication administration or activation procedures to detect epileptiform activity that may not be apparent on routine EEG.
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