95961 Electrode stimulation brain
Medicine
Also known as: brain mapping, cortical stimulation, subdural stimulation
Electrode stimulation of the brain (including mapping and localization) with interpretation and report.
Clinical Context
Intraoperative brain mapping during epilepsy or tumor resection surgery to identify eloquent cortex (motor, sensory, speech areas) and guide surgical planning.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.97 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.59 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 10.93 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$365.06
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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