Auditory Evoked Potential CPT Code Changes
Here is a summary of the Auditory Evoked Potential CPT code changes for 2021. New codes were created for cVEMP and oVEMP. Four new ABR codes were created to better reflect the type of evaluation performed. This change resulted in the deletion of 2 ABR codes that were used previously. ECochG reimbursement was increased significantly. Reimbursement rates below reflect the national payment rates and may vary with location and insurance carrier.
NEW CPT CODES: VEMP
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CODE
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DESCRIPTION
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REIMBURSEMENT
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92517
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Cervical VEMP only (cVEMP)
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$81.35
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92518
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Ocular VEMP only (oVEMP)
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$75.51
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92519
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cVEMP and oVEMP (when performed on same day)
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$126.72
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NEW CPT CODES: ABR
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CODE
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DESCRIPTION
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REIMBURSEMENT
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92650
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Screening ABR, Automated Analysis Broadband Stimulus
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-
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92651
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ABR for hearing status determination (broadband stim only) with interpretation and report
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$85.56
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92652
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ABR for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies with interpretation and report
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$113.11
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92653
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Neurodiagnostic with interpretation and report
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$83.29
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REVISED CPT CODE: ECOCHG
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CODE
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DESCRIPTION
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2020 REIMBURSEMENT
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2019 REIMBURSEMENT
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92584
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Electrocochleography
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$75.07
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$115.37
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DISCONTINUED/DELETED CPT CODES
The following codes have been discontinued and should not be used.
- 92585 – ABR, comprehensive
- 92586 – ABR, limited
References
https://www.asha.org/