Sensory Nerve Conduction Threshold Tests (SNCT) and Nerve Conduction Studies: In regards to the 033104 “Whats New” article and May 2004 bulletin article, what CPT codes does this apply to?
The unique code for current perception threshold/sensory nerve testing (SNCT) is G0255. The noncoverage is included in the link to the national coverage determination below: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/viewncd.asp?ncd_id=160.23&ncd_version=2&basket=ncd%3A160%2E23%3A2%3ASensory+Nerve+Conduction+Threshold+Tests+%28sNCTs%29 Please note it states “…this procedure is different and distinct from assessment of nerve conduction velocity, amplitude and latency. It is also different from short-latency somatosensory evoked potentials. Codes designated for eliciting nerve conduction velocity, latency or amplitude, and those designed for short latency evoked potentials are not to be used for SNCT.” This was also published in the May 2004 bulletin: http://www.cignamedicare.com/partb/bltin/all/04bltin/04_05/base_may05.html And in Medlearn Matters: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedlearnMattersArticles/downloads/MM3339.pdf What’s New Article publication 033104: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedlearnMattersArticles/
