++++(CPT CODE 95920 DELETED IN 2013)++++ The CPT 2012 codebook includes two new codes used in spinal cord intraoperative monitoring: code 95938 for use when performing both upper and lower SEP, and code 95939 for use when performing MEP for both upper and ...
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Article Overview
This article explains a CPT coding update focused on intraoperative spinal cord monitoring and related neurophysiology testing. It is intended for coding professionals and clinical staff who work with surgical monitoring services, and it covers the 2012 code additions, the relationship of those codes to an existing add-on code, and the later deletion of a code in 2013.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding changes in intraoperative monitoring affect how surgical neurophysiology services are reported and tracked across CPT years. Readers need this information to understand which code set changes are being discussed and how the article frames the transition between older and newer CPT reporting.
What You Will Learn
- The CPT coding context for intraoperative spinal cord monitoring
- Which 2012 CPT additions are discussed in relation to upper and lower limb monitoring
- How the article frames the relationship between newer base codes and an older add-on code
- What change is noted for the related code in 2013
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Neurophysiology monitoring staff
- Surgical billing personnel
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