95961 Electrode stimulation brain
Also known as: brain mapping, cortical stimulation, subdural stimulation
Electrode stimulation of the brain (including mapping and localization) with interpretation and report.
In Plain Language
brain stimulation test; brain function mapping
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 |
| Total RVU | 2.97 |
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 2.97, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 95961?
CPT 95961 (Electrode stimulation brain) is a Medicine code. Electrode stimulation of the brain (including mapping and localization) with interpretation and report.
Who uses CPT code 95961?
CPT 95961 is used by Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery. Intraoperative brain mapping during epilepsy or tumor resection surgery to identify eloquent cortex (motor, sensory, speech areas) and guide surgical planning.
When is CPT 95961 used?
Intraoperative brain mapping during epilepsy or tumor resection surgery to identify eloquent cortex (motor, sensory, speech areas) and guide surgical planning.
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