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What's a Wada Test?

Published on Thu Nov 19, 2009

Question: What CPT code do I use for EEG performed in Wada testing? What is a Wada test? Florida Subscriber Answer: The CPT code for this is: • 95958 -- Wada activation test for hemispheric function, including electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring. The Wada test is one of several neuropsychological tests to determine focal cognitive dysfunction; for example, language and memory functions. Basically, these tests will determine which part of the brain controls which functions. This test is particularly important when surgery is being contemplated to treat seizures and epileptic conditions as the test will help determine how much brain tissue can be removed safely. During the Wada test, one side of the brain is put to sleep by injecting sodium amobarbital, an anesthetic medication into the right or left carotid artery. Hence, it is also called the intracarotid amobarbital procedure (ISAP). If the right carotid is injected,the right side of the brain [...]
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