CPT® Code 95951

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Monitoring for localization of cerebral seizure focus by cable or radio, 16 or more channel telemetry, combined electroencephalographic (EEG) and video recording and interpretation (eg, for presurgical localization), each 24 hours

The procedure described by CPT® Code 95951 involves the long-term monitoring of a patient to identify the specific area of the brain responsible for seizure activity, known as the seizure focus. This monitoring is typically conducted in a specialized epilepsy unit within a hospital setting. The primary goal of this procedure is to accurately localize the seizure focus prior to any surgical intervention, ensuring that the targeted area can be effectively treated through surgical excision or destruction. To facilitate this monitoring, multiple electroencephalographic (EEG) electrodes are strategically placed on the patient's scalp, and in some cases, additional electrodes may be positioned on other parts of the body. These electrodes continuously capture and transmit the brain's electrical activity to a recording device, utilizing either cable connections or radio telemetry for data transmission. In conjunction with EEG monitoring, video recordings of the patient's behavior and activities are also made, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the patient's condition. The synchronization of EEG data with video footage enables healthcare professionals to observe and correlate brain wave patterns with the patient's actions before, during, and after seizure events. Throughout the monitoring period, which typically lasts from one to three days, trained technicians oversee the patient under the guidance of a physician. The physician is responsible for periodically reviewing and interpreting the EEG and video recordings, both during seizure occurrences and in the intervals between them. Once sufficient data has been collected and the seizure focus has been successfully localized, the patient is discharged from the unit. A written interpretation of the long-term EEG and video recordings is provided by the physician, and CPT® Code 95951 is reported for each 24-hour period of monitoring conducted.