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Neurosurgery Coding Alert

Follow clues to narrow choices for evoked potentials tests

Published on Thu Aug 27, 2009

This chart maps anatomy, reason, workings, pitfalls to 92585, 92586 ... and more. You can solve the BAEP, VEP, SEP, MEP riddle to zero in on the correct code if you identify the test's study area, purpose, and function. These tests can prove useful when imaging results do not provide a definitive diagnosis. Check out these details associated with coding potentials tests to nail the right category while missing common snags, with information courtesy of Nancy Reading, RN, BSN, CEO of CedarEdge Medical in Draper, Utah.
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