95955 Eeg during surgery
Also known as: intraop EEG, operating room EEG, surgical EEG
Electroencephalography monitoring performed during operative procedures (including anesthesia) with interpretation.
In Plain Language
brain wave monitoring during surgery
Clinical Context
Continuous brain activity monitoring during neurosurgical procedures, particularly for epilepsy surgery, tumor resection, or carotid endarterectomy to guide surgical decisions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.98 |
| Total RVU | 0.98 |
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 0.98, this code ranks in the 58th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95955?
CPT 95955 (Eeg during surgery) is a Medicine code. Electroencephalography monitoring performed during operative procedures (including anesthesia) with interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 95955?
CPT 95955 is used by Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Anesthesiology. Continuous brain activity monitoring during neurosurgical procedures, particularly for epilepsy surgery, tumor resection, or carotid endarterectomy to guide surgical decisions.
When is CPT 95955 used?
Continuous brain activity monitoring during neurosurgical procedures, particularly for epilepsy surgery, tumor resection, or carotid endarterectomy to guide surgical decisions.
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