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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 RVU2.97
Practice Expense RVU7.59
Malpractice RVU0.37
Total RVU10.93

Est. Medicare Payment

$365.06

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryEpilepsy Surgery

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