CPT 95905: Nerve Conduction With Preconfigured Array
CPT 95905 covers nerve conduction using preconfigured electrode arrays, per limb. Coverage limits and why payers scrutinise it.
Billing 95905 Correctly
CPT 95905 covers nerve conduction using preconfigured electrode arrays, per limb. Coverage limits and why payers scrutinise it.
Source: AMA CPT and CMS billing guidance, verified 2026-09-11
95905 in Detail
CPT 95905 reports nerve conduction testing performed with a preconfigured electrode array, counted per limb rather than by number of studies. That per-limb unit is what separates it from the conventional nerve conduction series.
Payers review this code more aggressively than conventional testing, and several restrict coverage outright. Confirming the policy before the study is the difference between a paid claim and an unrecoverable write-off. The study count codes are 95911 and 95913, and all of them sit inside neurology billing.
Using 95905 Correctly
Documentation Requirements
Ensure clinical notes clearly support the level of service, procedure performed, and medical necessity for this CPT code.
Modifier Requirements
Determine whether any modifiers are required for this code, particularly in bilateral, assistant surgeon, or multiple procedure scenarios.
Payer-Specific Rules
Check payer fee schedules and coverage policies, as reimbursement and coverage rules for this code vary by payer.
Bundling Considerations
Review NCCI edits to confirm this code is not bundled with other procedures billed on the same date of service.
95905 Reference
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| CPT Code | 95905 |
| Official Descriptor | Motor and/or sensory nerve conduction, using preconfigured electrode array(s), amplitude and latency/velocity study, each limb, includes F-wave study when performed, with interpretation and report. |
| What It Covers | Nerve conduction testing performed with a preconfigured electrode array rather than individually placed electrodes, reported per limb, with F-wave study included when performed. |
| Reported Per Limb | The unit is the limb, not the number of nerves. This differs from the 95907 to 95913 series, which is counted by number of studies. |
| Interpretation Included | Interpretation and report are part of the code. A separate interpretation charge is not appropriate. |
| Payer Scrutiny | Automated and preconfigured array testing is reviewed closely by payers, and several carriers restrict or exclude coverage. Check the payer policy before performing the study rather than after. |
| Common Denial Cause | Payer non-coverage of automated array testing, and billing this code alongside the conventional nerve conduction study series for the same limb. |
Source: AMA CPT and CMS billing guidance, verified 2026-09-11
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95905, Frequently Asked Questions
Motor and/or sensory nerve conduction, using preconfigured electrode array(s), amplitude and latency/velocity study, each limb, includes F-wave study when performed, with interpretation and report.
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