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Neurology Billing Services

Neurology billing combines complex diagnostic testing (EEG, EMG/NCS, sleep studies) with office-based E/M and infusion therapy coding. Each test has specific setup, recording, and interpretation components.

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95816EEG
95907NCS
95886EMG
96365Infusion

Why Neurology Billing Requires Specialty Expertise

Neurology diagnostic testing codes have professional and technical components, time-based elements, and study-specific documentation requirements. EMG/NCS (95907-95913, 95885-95886) requires documenting specific nerves tested. EEG (95816-95822) has awake, sleep, and long-term monitoring variants.

Common Neurology CPT Codes

Our coders handle these neurology codes daily. This is not an exhaustive list.

Code
Description
95816
EEG
95907
NCS
95886
EMG
96365
Infusion

Neurology Billing Challenges We Solve

Common billing problems in neurology and how our team handles them.

EMG/NCS Component Coding

Nerve conduction and needle EMG have separate code families that must be coordinated.

EEG Variant Selection

Routine, extended, ambulatory, and video EEG each have different codes and documentation.

Infusion Therapy Billing

Neurology infusions (biologics, IVIG) require sequential administration coding.

Sleep Study Complexity

In-lab vs home sleep testing with different code structures.

Common Neurology Denial Reasons

We prevent these before submission and appeal aggressively when they occur.

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Nerve conduction and needle EMG have separate code families that must be coordinated
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Routine, extended, ambulatory, and video EEG each have different codes and documentation
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Neurology infusions (biologics, IVIG) require sequential administration coding
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In-lab vs home sleep testing with different code structures

Revenue Opportunities Most Neurology Practices Miss

Neurology practices frequently undercode EMG/NCS studies. The NCS codes (95907-95913) are tiered by the number of nerves tested. Many practices bill a single NCS code regardless of the study complexity. A comprehensive study testing 9+ nerves justifies the highest NCS code (95913), which reimburses significantly more than the basic code (95907). Botox billing for migraine represents a major revenue stream. Each injection session uses 155 units across 31 sites, generating a procedure charge plus a J-code drug charge. At reimbursement of $1,200 to $1,800 per session every 12 weeks, a practice with 50 migraine Botox patients generates $300,000+ annually from this single service.

Payer-Specific Neurology Billing Tips

Medicare and most commercial payers cover EMG/NCS without prior authorization for documented neurological symptoms. However, repeat studies within 12 months typically require documentation of clinical change. EEG coverage is generally straightforward for seizure evaluation but long-term monitoring (95711-95720) may require prior auth. Botox for chronic migraine is covered by most commercial payers and Medicare, but requires documentation of 15+ headache days per month and failure of 2+ preventive medications. Step therapy requirements are common. We maintain treatment history documentation to satisfy these requirements efficiently.

Neurology Billing Best Practices

Practical tips from our coding team to maximize reimbursement and minimize denials.

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EMG and nerve conduction studies should be performed and billed together. NCS (95907-95913) is based on the number of nerves tested, while needle EMG (95885-95886) is based on muscles tested.
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EEG documentation must specify awake, drowsy, and sleep states captured, plus total recording time. Routine EEG (95816) requires 20+ minutes of recording.
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For Botox injections (migraine, spasticity, dystonia), document the specific muscles injected, number of units per site, and the total units administered. J-code billing requires exact unit conversion.
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Neurology infusion coding follows sequential administration rules — document the start and stop time of each drug infused separately.

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What We Handle for Neurology Practices

EEG coding (routine, extended, video, ambulatory)
EMG and nerve conduction study billing
Sleep study billing (PSG and HST)
Neurology infusion therapy coding
Botox injection billing (migraine, spasticity)
Prior auth for advanced neuro testing

Why Choose Go Medical Billing for Neurology

Neurology testing codes are complex. Our coders handle the full spectrum from EEG to EMG/NCS to sleep studies with correct component and time-based coding.

We serve neurology practices in all 50 states, starting at 2.49% of collections. Our credentialing team handles payer enrollment, and our A/R specialists recover aging claims.

Neurology Billing by State

We handle neurology billing in all 50 states. Select your state for location-specific payer details, Medicaid rules, and Medicare MAC policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. 95907-95913 for NCS and 95885-95886 for needle EMG with correct nerve documentation.
Yes. Sequential infusion coding, drug administration, and hydration codes with proper time documentation.

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