Medical Billing Forum
Billing => Billing => : Sportsmom March 19, 2010, 09:09:02 AM
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I'm billing for a chiropractors office and they are not getting paid for 95999.
Can I bill HCPCS code S3900 in repalce of 95999?
95999 is for EMG
Any help I would be greatful.
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95999 Is "Unlisted neurological or neuromuscular diagnostic procedure" Bill it with notes and it might get paid. Surface EMG is a "fringe" chiropractic procedure that measures surface temperature and prints out a pretty chart that shows where the spine is misaligned. Most insurance companies don't recognize this type of EMG as a valid diagnostic tool. It is NOT the same as an EMG performed by a Neurologist where needles or pads and electricity follow nerve paths to determine if there is damage. If your Chiro is a Neuro/Chiro and is using the same procedure as a Neuro, then notes accompanying the bill should get it paid.
Hope this helps!
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Yes thank you so much.