CPT Code 95700: EEG Device Setup and Patient Education

The new codes for electroencephalography were introduced to better reflect modern monitoring practices, especially in outpatient and home settings.

Continuous recording in electroencephalography provides a more comprehensive assessment compared to routine, time-limited EEGs. It allows healthcare providers to capture intermittent or subtle abnormalities, such as nocturnal epileptic discharges, transient altered mental status, or infrequent seizure activity.

A physician must use the appropriate code to reflect the duration, setting, and whether video EEG was included. The report must detail the reason for monitoring (e.g., suspected epileptic seizures), findings, and clinical relevance.

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