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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 95970 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 95970 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 95970 by major payers:

$32.81

$46.35

$50.66

$36.38
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The CPT 95970 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 95970 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 95970-CPT | Low | Alys Npgt W O Prgrmg, Electronic Analysis Of Implanted Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Eg Contact Group S Interleaving Amplitude Pulse Width Frequency Hz On Off Cycling Burst Magnet Mode Dose Lockout Patient Selectable Parameters Responsive Neurostimulation Detection Algorithms Closed Loop Parameters And Passive Parameters By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional With Brain Cranial Nerve Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerve Or Sacral Nerve Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Without Programming |
| 95971-CPT | Low | Alys Smpl Sp Pn Npgt W Prgrm, Electronic Analysis Of Implanted Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Eg Contact Group S Interleaving Amplitude Pulse Width Frequency Hz On Off Cycling Burst Magnet Mode Dose Lockout Patient Selectable Parameters Responsive Neurostimulation Detection Algorithms Closed Loop Parameters And Passive Parameters By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional With Simple Spinal Cord Or Peripheral Nerve Eg Sacral Nerve Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Programming By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional |
| 95972-CPT | Low | Alys Cplx Sp Pn Npgt W Prgrm, Electronic Analysis Of Implanted Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Eg Contact Group S Interleaving Amplitude Pulse Width Frequency Hz On Off Cycling Burst Magnet Mode Dose Lockout Patient Selectable Parameters Responsive Neurostimulation Detection Algorithms Closed Loop Parameters And Passive Parameters By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional With Complex Spinal Cord Or Peripheral Nerve Eg Sacral Nerve Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Programming By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional |
| 95976-CPT | Low | Alys Smpl Cn Npgt Prgrmg, Electronic Analysis Of Implanted Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Eg Contact Group S Interleaving Amplitude Pulse Width Frequency Hz On Off Cycling Burst Magnet Mode Dose Lockout Patient Selectable Parameters Responsive Neurostimulation Detection Algorithms Closed Loop Parameters And Passive Parameters By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional With Simple Cranial Nerve Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Transmitter Programming By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 95970. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 95970 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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