Eli's Rehab Report
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Choose From 95925-95927 for SSEP
Published on Wed Jan 12, 2005 
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Question: Which codes should I use for SSEP? Answer: SSEP, or short-latency somatosensory evoked potentials, are tests that PMR and neurology practices perform. You should choose from three codes, depending on location:
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