Coding Tips: 5 Tips Build Accuracy In Your Nerve Conduction Studies Reporting

Best practice: Look for the functional component and keep a close count on the nerve(s) treated.

When coding nerve conduction studies, you may be faced with denials if you aren't reporting the code(s) for every unit of service in the nerve conduction study (NCS). Take a look at the guidance below to stay on the right path to full reimbursement.

1. Look for the Sensory or Motor Component

When coding for nerve conduction, first look for whether the physician is trying to study a motor or a sensory nerve as codes specify these two types. Motor nerves are those that [...]

- Published on 2011-12-31