CPT code 95909: Nerve conduction, five to six studies2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in New Mexico

Reports nerve conduction testing comprising five or six studies to evaluate peripheral nerve function, commonly during evaluation of suspected neuropathy or focal nerve injury.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality103.2K Medicare services in 2024

In New Mexico, Medicare pays $134.88 for 95909 in the office.

$134.88Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−5.0%vs the national office rate ($141.95)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 95909 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 95909 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in New Mexico
  2. What 95909 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 95909 covers

Nerve conduction testing measures how electrical signals travel through peripheral nerves. A clinician stimulates selected nerves and records responses with electrodes to assess findings such as slowed conduction or reduced response amplitude. Neurologists and physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians commonly perform or interpret these studies in office and hospital settings when evaluating suspected polyneuropathy, entrapment neuropathy, or nerve injury. This code represents a study count of five or six; it is not selected by the number of diagnoses or limbs alone.

Select the code from the number of qualifying nerve conduction studies performed and documented for the encounter. The record should identify the nerves and study components tested and support the reported count and clinical purpose. Needle electromyography may be performed and reported separately when indicated and documented. Medicare recognizes professional and technical components: modifier 26 identifies the interpretation, modifier TC identifies equipment and staff, and billing without either modifier represents the global service. The professional and technical portions may be separately priced when reported with those modifiers.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How New Mexico compares for 95909

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 95909 runs from $128.01 in Arkansas to $186.39 in San Benito County, CA. New Mexico pays $134.88. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

95909 in New Mexico vs other payment areas
  1. New Mexico · this page$134.88
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$159.79+$24.91
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$161.02+$26.14
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$149.25+$14.37
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$145.78+$10.90
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$161.16+$26.28
  7. Alaska · Alaska$171.19+$36.31

Other areas in New Mexico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

95909 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$129.58—
ArkansasArkansas$128.01—
ArizonaArizona$138.80—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$150.69—
Chico, CACalifornia$150.42—
El Centro, CACalifornia$150.43—
Fresno, CACalifornia$150.42—
Hanford, CACalifornia$150.42—

95909 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$128.01

$171.19

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95909 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$171.191
AL$129.581
AR$128.011
AZ$138.801
CA$150.42–$186.3929
CO$147.841
CT$150.421
DC$161.021
DE$140.871
FL$139.13–$149.253
GA$132.59–$144.022
GU$153.421
HI$153.421
IA$132.821
ID$133.451
IL$135.37–$146.554
IN$134.121
KS$132.071
KY$131.671
LA$131.41–$136.912
MA$147.07–$161.322
MD$143.34–$161.023
ME$133.80–$140.272
MI$134.35–$140.382
MN$142.941
MO$129.36–$137.603
MS$128.721
MT$141.951
NC$135.021
ND$140.571
NE$133.501
NH$145.391
NJ$152.49–$159.722
NM$134.881
NV$141.651
NY$136.72–$164.255
OH$134.071
OK$131.711
OR$140.90–$152.222
PA$134.38–$147.012
PR$142.921
RI$145.631
SC$134.701
SD$140.401
TN$132.601
TX$133.61–$147.058
UT$136.261
VA$139.72–$161.022
VI$142.921
VT$139.891
WA$146.84–$164.592
WI$136.521
WV$131.061
WY$141.351

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How the 95909 rate is calculated

Each of 95909’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 95909

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.46

1.46 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense2.72

2.72 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.07

0.07 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.2500

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$141.95

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact New Mexico inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

12,636

Code
95909
Physician work
1.46
Practice expense
2.72
Malpractice
0.07

GPCI2026.csv

77

Locality
New Mexico
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.917
Malpractice
1.201
Office calculation for 95909 in New Mexico
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.46× 1.0001.4600
Practice expense2.72× 0.9172.4942
Malpractice0.07× 1.2010.0841
Total RVUs4.0383
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, New Mexico$134.88

Office: (1.46 × 1 + 2.72 × 0.917 + 0.07 × 1.201) × $33.4009 = $134.88

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Payment rules and modifiers for 95909

The CMS indicators that decide how 95909 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 95909

Nerve conduction, five to six studies

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

95909 without 26 · national office

$141.95

Nerve conduction, five to six studies

95909-26 · Professional component

$80.16

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 95909 has changed in New Mexico

95909 · Office / nonfacility

$134.88

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $13.30 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $121.58 to $134.88 (10.9%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $121.58changed to$134.88

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.50 changed to 1.46
    • Practice expense RVU 2.41 changed to 2.72
    • Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.07
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.917
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.172 changed to 1.201

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $126.71changed to$121.58

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 2.45 changed to 2.41
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.06

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $124.65changed to$126.71

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $127.57changed to$124.65

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 2.42 changed to 2.45
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.908
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.169 changed to 1.172
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $132.35changed to$127.57

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 2.49 changed to 2.42
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.07
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.896 changed to 0.902
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.166 changed to 1.169

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $137.01changed to$132.35

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 2.63 changed to 2.49
    • Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.08

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $140.75changed to$137.01

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 2.55 changed to 2.63
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.06
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.896
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.166

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $144.62changed to$140.75

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 2.62 changed to 2.55
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.07
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.921 changed to 0.908
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.247 changed to 1.207

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $147.44changed to$144.62

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 2.71 changed to 2.62

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $144.79changed to$147.44

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 2.65 changed to 2.71
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.920 changed to 0.921
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.204 changed to 1.247

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $139.29changed to$144.79

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 2.50 changed to 2.65
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.919 changed to 0.920
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.161 changed to 1.204

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $142.68changed to$139.29

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 2.60 changed to 2.50
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.08

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $141.97changed to$142.68

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $134.82changed to$141.97

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 2.36 changed to 2.60
    • Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.07
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.919
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.161

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $132.62changed to$134.82

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.52 changed to 2.36
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.916 changed to 0.918
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.997 changed to 1.079

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $132.62

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$134.88Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$134.88Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$134.88Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$134.88Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$121.58Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$121.58Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$121.58Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$121.58Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$126.71Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$126.71Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$126.71Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$126.71Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$124.65Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$127.57Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$127.57Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$127.57Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$127.57Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$132.35Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$132.35Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$132.35Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$132.35Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$137.01Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$137.01Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$137.01Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$137.01Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$140.75Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$140.75Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$140.75Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$140.75Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$144.62Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$144.62Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$144.62Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$144.62Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$147.44Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$147.44Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$147.44Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$147.44Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$144.79Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$144.79Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$144.79Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$144.79Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$139.29Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$139.29Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$139.29Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$139.29Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$142.68Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$142.68Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$141.97Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$141.97Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$134.82Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$134.82Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$134.82Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$134.82Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$132.62Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$132.62Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$132.62Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$132.62Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the New Mexico rate applies

New Mexico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 528 cities and communities in New Mexico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

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95909 billing questions

When should 95909 be used instead?

Use 95909 when the documented encounter includes five or six qualifying nerve conduction studies. The adjacent count-based codes represent different study totals.

How is the study count determined?

Base the selection on the qualifying studies actually performed, not simply the number of nerves, limbs, or diagnoses mentioned. Document the nerves and testing components that support the count.

Can needle EMG be reported with 95909?

Yes, when a distinct needle electromyography service is performed and documented. Nerve conduction testing and needle EMG assess related but different aspects of neuromuscular function.

When should modifier 26 or TC be appended?

Use modifier 26 for the professional interpretation and modifier TC for the technical service, including equipment and staff. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.

Is 95909 reported once per nerve or limb?

The code represents five or six studies for the service, rather than a separate unit for each limb or each diagnosis. The documentation should support the total study count.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 95909PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 12,636 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for New MexicoGPCI2026.csv, line 77 (RVU26D)

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