October 5, 2017

Question:
How many times can code 95874, Needle electromyography for guidance in conjunction with chemodenervation, be reported If chemodenervation is performed on four extremities (e.g., 64642, 64643, 64644, 64645)?

Answer:
Per CPT, code 95874 is reported for each corresponding chemodenervation of the extremity.  In the example, four chemodenervation codes were reported, therefore, the needle electromyographic (EMG) add-on code 95874 would be reported four times for the scenario described in the question.

 Source: CPT Assistant October 2014

*This response is based on the best information available as of 10/05/17.