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95965 Meg spontaneous

Medicine

Also known as: MEG spontaneous, spontaneous magnetoencephalography

Magnetoencephalography recording of spontaneous brain activity with analysis and interpretation.

In Plain Language

magnetic brain wave test

Clinical Context

Non-invasive measurement of magnetic fields generated by brain electrical activity; used to evaluate epilepsy, brain tumors, and functional brain mapping.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU7.99
Total RVU7.99

Est. Medicare Payment

$266.87

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 7.99, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Medicine codes — 10.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

NeurologyNeurosurgeryEpilepsy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 95965?

CPT 95965 (Meg spontaneous) is a Medicine code. Magnetoencephalography recording of spontaneous brain activity with analysis and interpretation.

Who uses CPT code 95965?

CPT 95965 is used by Neurology, Neurosurgery, Epilepsy. Non-invasive measurement of magnetic fields generated by brain electrical activity; used to evaluate epilepsy, brain tumors, and functional brain mapping.

When is CPT 95965 used?

Non-invasive measurement of magnetic fields generated by brain electrical activity; used to evaluate epilepsy, brain tumors, and functional brain mapping.

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