Auditory Evoked Potential CPT Code Changes for 2021

By Laura Prigge, AuD

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Auditory Evoked Potential CPT Code Changes

Here is a summary of the Auditory Evoked Potential CPT code changes for 2021. New codes were created for cVEMP and oVEMP. Four new ABR codes were created to better reflect the type of evaluation performed. This change resulted in the deletion of 2 ABR codes that were used previously. ECochG reimbursement was increased significantly. Reimbursement rates below reflect the national payment rates and may vary with location and insurance carrier.


NEW CPT CODES: VEMP


CODE

DESCRIPTION

REIMBURSEMENT

92517

Cervical VEMP only (cVEMP)

$81.35

92518

Ocular VEMP only (oVEMP)

$75.51

92519

cVEMP and oVEMP (when performed on same day)

$126.72


NEW CPT CODES: ABR


CODE

DESCRIPTION

REIMBURSEMENT

92517

Cervical VEMP only (cVEMP)

$81.35

92518

Ocular VEMP only (oVEMP)

$75.51

92519

cVEMP and oVEMP (when performed on same day)

$126.72


REVISED CPT CODE: ECOCHG


CODE

DESCRIPTION

2020 REIMBURSEMENT  

2019 REIMBURSEMENT

92584

Electrocochleography

$75.07

$115.37


DISCONTINUED/DELETED CPT CODES

The following codes have been discontinued and should not be used.

92585 – ABR, comprehensive
92586 – ABR, limited

References
https://www.asha.org/