Neurology · CMS status A
95886
EMG complete, 1 extremity
Needle electromyography, each extremity, with related paraspinal areas, when performed; complete study.
Work RVU
0.96
2026 Medicare pays
$59.12
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 0.96 + Practice 0.74 + Malpractice 0.07 = 1.77 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
When to use it
Complete needle EMG, single extremity (5+ muscles including paraspinals when relevant).
Documentation checklist
- ✓List of muscles examined.
- ✓Findings per muscle.
- ✓Interpretation.
Common pitfalls
- !Don't bill 95885 + 95886 on the same extremity.
Common modifiers
26
Common ICD-10 pairings
G56.00G62.9
Pairs well with
Educational reference, not billing or legal advice. Verify against your payer contracts and your compliance team before submission.