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The CPT® Code 95984 refers to the electronic analysis of an implanted neurostimulator pulse generator or transmitter, specifically focusing on brain neurostimulator systems. This procedure involves a comprehensive evaluation of various parameters that govern the functioning of the neurostimulator, which is crucial for ensuring its optimal performance. The implanted brain neurostimulator consists of a pulse generator placed in a subcutaneous pocket, connected to electrode arrays that are inserted into targeted areas of the brain. These areas may include the brain's surface for cortical stimulation or deeper structures to address movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and refractory epilepsy. The primary goal of this procedure is to stimulate specific brain regions to alleviate symptoms or manage conditions, including neuropathic pain disorders. During the electronic analysis, the physician or qualified healthcare professional assesses multiple technical aspects of the neurostimulator, including contact groups, interleaving, amplitude, pulse width, frequency (measured in Hertz), on/off cycling, burst mode, magnet mode, dose lockout, and patient-selectable parameters. Additionally, the analysis includes the evaluation of responsive neurostimulation, detection algorithms, closed-loop parameters, and passive parameters. This thorough diagnostic process is essential for documenting the device's performance, including any logged events, battery status, electrode impedance, and current programmed settings. Furthermore, the procedure encompasses the programming of the brain neurostimulator pulse generator, where the healthcare professional checks stimulating parameters and electrode mapping to achieve optimal therapeutic stimulation. This involves systematically activating each electrode array in monopolar mode while monitoring neurological effects such as bradykinesia, twitching, rigidity, or facial pulling. Ultimately, the final combination of parameters is selected to ensure effective stimulation while minimizing potential adverse effects. It is important to note that CPT® Code 95984 is used to report each additional 15 minutes of face-to-face time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on this analysis and programming, following the initial 15 minutes reported under CPT® Code 95983.
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The electronic analysis of an implanted neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter, as described by CPT® Code 95984, is indicated for patients with various neurological conditions that require stimulation of the brain to manage symptoms. The specific indications include:
The procedure for CPT® Code 95984 involves several critical steps to ensure the effective electronic analysis and programming of the implanted neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter. Each step is essential for optimizing the device's performance and therapeutic outcomes.
Post-procedure care following the electronic analysis and programming of the neurostimulator involves monitoring the patient for any immediate effects of the adjustments made during the session. The healthcare professional may schedule follow-up appointments to assess the patient's response to the new settings and make further adjustments if necessary. It is essential to educate the patient about potential side effects and the importance of reporting any changes in symptoms or new concerns. Regular follow-up visits are crucial for ongoing evaluation and optimization of the neurostimulator's performance, ensuring that the patient continues to receive the maximum therapeutic benefit from the device.
| Short Descr | ALYS BRN NPGT PRGRMG ADDL 15 | Medium Descr | ELEC ALYS IMPLT BRN NPGT PRGRMG EA ADDL 15 MIN | Long Descr | Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter (eg, contact group[s], interleaving, amplitude, pulse width, frequency [Hz], on/off cycling, burst, magnet mode, dose lockout, patient selectable parameters, responsive neurostimulation, detection algorithms, closed loop parameters, and passive parameters) by physician or other qualified health care professional; with brain neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter programming, each additional 15 minutes face-to-face time with physician or other qualified health care professional (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | ZZZ - Code Related to Another Service | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates | Type of Service (TOS) | 1 - Medical Care | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | none | MUE | 11 |
This is an add-on code that must be used in conjunction with one of these primary codes.
| 95983 | Telehealth Service (Medicare) Resequenced Code MPFS Status: Active Code APC S Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter (eg, contact group[s], interleaving, amplitude, pulse width, frequency [Hz], on/off cycling, burst, magnet mode, dose lockout, patient selectable parameters, responsive neurostimulation, detection algorithms, closed loop parameters, and passive parameters) by physician or other qualified health care professional; with brain neurostimulator pulse generator/transmitter programming, first 15 minutes face-to-face time with physician or other qualified health care professional |
| 95 | Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system: synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that would be sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction. modifier 95 may only be appended to the services listed in appendix p. appendix p is the list of cpt codes for services that are typically performed face-to-face, but may be rendered via a real-time (synchronous) interactive audio and video telecommunications system. | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | CR | Catastrophe/disaster related | GW | Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition | FS | Split (or shared) evaluation and management visit | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | SA | Nurse practitioner rendering service in collaboration with a physician | 76 | Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. | GV | Attending physician not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient's hospice provider | GZ | Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary | 25 | Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day of the procedure or other service: it may be necessary to indicate that on the day a procedure or service identified by a cpt code was performed, the patient's condition required a significant, separately identifiable e/m service above and beyond the other service provided or beyond the usual preoperative and postoperative care associated with the procedure that was performed. a significant, separately identifiable e/m service is defined or substantiated by documentation that satisfies the relevant criteria for the respective e/m service to be reported (see evaluation and management services guidelines for instructions on determining level of e/m service). the e/m service may be prompted by the symptom or condition for which the procedure and/or service was provided. as such, different diagnoses are not required for reporting of the e/m services on the same date. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 25 to the appropriate level of e/m service. note: this modifier is not used to report an e/m service that resulted in a decision to perform surgery. see modifier 57 for significant, separately identifiable non-e/m services, see modifier 59. | 58 | Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78. | AQ | Physician providing a service in an unlisted health professional shortage area (hpsa) | FQ | The service was furnished using audio-only communication technology | PN | Non-excepted service provided at an off-campus, outpatient, provider-based department of a hospital | Q1 | Routine clinical service provided in a clinical research study that is in an approved clinical research study | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | X2 | Continuous/focused services: for reporting services by clinicians whose expertise is needed for the ongoing management of a chronic disease or a condition that needs to be managed and followed with no planned endpoint to the relationship; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to: a rheumatologist taking care of the patient's rheumatoid arthritis longitudinally but not providing general primary care services | X4 | Episodic/focused services: for reporting services by clinicians who provide focused care on particular types of treatment limited to a defined period and circumstance; the patient has a problem, acute or chronic, that will be treated with surgery, radiation, or some other type of generally time-limited intervention; reporting clinician service examples include but are not limited to, the orthopedic surgeon performing a knee replacement and seeing the patient through the postoperative period | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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