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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MississippiAll Plans · Coverage · Medical Policy · Neurology, Family MedicineMedium impact

Automated Point-of-Care Nerve Conduction Tests

Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Automated point-of-care nerve conduction tests are considered investigational. Nerve conduction studies performed without needle electromyography are also considered investigational, unless needle EMG is contraindicated, such as for an individual receiving anticoagulant therapy. The Investigational Codes list CPT 95905 and 95999 and HCPCS G0255.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01Billing team: Do not bill CPT 95900, 95903, 95904 or 95907 through 95913 for automated nerve conduction testing.
02Billing team: Nerve conduction studies performed without needle EMG are investigational unless EMG is contraindicated, such as for an individual receiving anticoagulant therapy.
03Billing team: For Federal Employee Program members, FDA-approved devices may not be considered investigational and may be assessed only on the basis of medical necessity.
04BCBSMS makes no payment for services that are not documented to be Medically Necessary.

Codes mentioned

95900959039590495907959139590595999G0255

Original notice

Automated Point-of-Care Nerve Conduction Tests
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