Question:
Do “routine” EEGs codes include hyperventilation?
Answer:
Codes 95816, 95819, and 95822 are considered “routine” EEGs, which, on average, include 20–40 minutes of recording. These codes include hyperventilation and/or photic stimulation when appropriate.
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