CPT 95819 Neurology/EMG

How Much Does Eeg awake and asleep Cost?

Eeg awake and asleep (CPT 95819) costs $482 at Medicare rates. Hospital outpatient rate: $221.

Cost Comparison by Payer

How much Eeg awake and asleep costs across different settings and payers

Medicare
Facility rate
$482
Hospital Outpatient
OPPS rate
$221
Medicare (Facility)
$482
CMS PFS 2026 national rate
Hospital Outpatient
$221
OPPS rate

Eeg awake and asleep Cost by Location

Medicare-adjusted rates across CMS localities

Location Medicare Rate Est. Commercial
CT — CONNECTICUT $521 $677 — $1,041
DC — DC + MD/VA SUBURBS $566 $736 — $1,133
DE — DELAWARE $479 $623 — $958
KY — KENTUCKY $435 $565 — $870
MA — METROPOLITAN BOSTON $572 $744 — $1,144
MA — REST OF MASSACHUSETTS $508 $661 — $1,016
MD — BALTIMORE/SURR. CNTYS $519 $674 — $1,037
MD — REST OF MARYLAND $490 $637 — $980
ME — REST OF MAINE $448 $582 — $895
ME — SOUTHERN MAINE $479 $623 — $959
NH — NEW HAMPSHIRE $503 $653 — $1,005
NJ — NORTHERN NJ $559 $726 — $1,117
NJ — REST OF NEW JERSEY $527 $686 — $1,055
NY — MANHATTAN $561 $730 — $1,123
NY — NYC SUBURBS/LONG ISLAND $574 $747 — $1,149
NY — POUGHKPSIE/N NYC SUBURBS $529 $688 — $1,059
NY — QUEENS $570 $741 — $1,139
NY — REST OF NEW YORK $461 $600 — $923
OH — OHIO $446 $580 — $892
PA — METROPOLITAN PHILADELPHIA $504 $656 — $1,009
PA — REST OF PENNSYLVANIA $448 $582 — $896
RI — RHODE ISLAND $500 $650 — $999
VT — VERMONT $478 $622 — $957

How to Reduce Your Cost for Eeg awake and asleep

Practical tips that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars

  • 1
    Ask about cash-pay discounts

    Many hospitals and clinics offer 20-40% discounts for self-pay patients. Always ask before scheduling.

  • 2
    Compare facility vs. office setting costs

    Some procedures cost significantly less in an office setting than a hospital. Ask your provider about options.

  • 3
    Shop around — costs vary significantly

    Medicare rates for this procedure range from $435 to $574 depending on location. Commercial rates vary even more.

How is the Price Calculated?

Medicare calculates procedure payments using Relative Value Units (RVUs). Each procedure has three components multiplied by a conversion factor ($33.40 in 2026) and adjusted by geographic cost indices.

1.05
Work RVU
13.28
Practice Expense RVU
0.11
Malpractice RVU
14.44
Total RVU

Payment = Total RVU (14.44) x CF ($33.40) = $482

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eeg awake and asleep cost?

The Medicare facility rate for Eeg awake and asleep is $482. In a hospital outpatient setting, the rate is $221. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare (varies by plan).

How much does Eeg awake and asleep cost without insurance?

Without insurance, the cost of Eeg awake and asleep can range from 150% of Medicare to 500% of Medicare depending on the facility. Many hospitals and clinics offer self-pay discounts of 20-40% off their chargemaster price. Always ask about cash pricing before your visit.

Does insurance cover Eeg awake and asleep?

Most commercial health insurance plans and Medicare cover Eeg awake and asleep when ordered by a physician for a medically necessary reason. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay/coinsurance structure, and whether you use an in-network provider. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to confirm coverage and get a cost estimate.

Why does the cost vary so much by location?

Medicare adjusts payments using Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) that reflect local differences in physician work costs, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance. Manhattan, San Francisco, and other high-cost areas pay significantly more than rural regions. Commercial insurers follow similar geographic patterns.

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