We just picked up a hand surgeon who uses NST in his office. He claims Medicare told him to use unlisted code 95999. They do not perform EMGs or needle EMGs. This is a device that goes on the finger and/or a pinch test to monitor the nerves in the forearm and hands.
We're wondering if there's a better code. I showed the physician the coding book and he doesn't feel any describe what he does.
Jmcintyre, CPC, CPC-H
Director, ACS
jmcintyre@acssurgeons.com