96002 Dynamic surface emg
Also known as: surface EMG, dynamic EMG, SEMG
Dynamic surface electromyography during motion analysis to assess muscle electrical activity and activation patterns.
In Plain Language
muscle activity recording during movement
Clinical Context
Recording of muscle electrical activity during functional movement to assess muscle recruitment patterns, timing, and dysfunction in movement disorders.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.40 |
| Total RVU | 0.40 |
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 0.40, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96002?
CPT 96002 (Dynamic surface emg) is a Medicine code. Dynamic surface electromyography during motion analysis to assess muscle electrical activity and activation patterns.
Who uses CPT code 96002?
CPT 96002 is used by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology. Recording of muscle electrical activity during functional movement to assess muscle recruitment patterns, timing, and dysfunction in movement disorders.
When is CPT 96002 used?
Recording of muscle electrical activity during functional movement to assess muscle recruitment patterns, timing, and dysfunction in movement disorders.
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